Manufacturing Design Engineer

Hark

$150K — $300K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing design
  • Deep knowledge of finishes and manufacturing processes
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical design principles
  • Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers
  • Proven ability to maintain design integrity through high-volume production
  • Comfortable working across time zones and cultures
  • Detail-oriented with a high standard for product quality

Responsibilities

  • Partner with industrial designers and mechanical engineers to transform design concepts into manufacturable products
  • Own design for manufacturability (DFM) for materials, finishes, tolerances, and assembly
  • Work directly with contract manufacturers, tooling vendors, and supply chain partners to ensure quality
  • Identify and resolve manufacturing risks early in the product development cycle
  • Maintain design intent during mass production, managing deviations and approving samples
  • Contribute to process improvements that elevate quality standards across Hark's hardware line

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to influence product design and quality
  • Engage with cross-functional teams including ID and PD
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes
  • Chance to work with global suppliers and manufacturers
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are looking for an incredible Manufacturing Design Engineer to bridge the gap between design intent and the physical product at Hark. You will work with ID and PD, ensuring that what we conceive is built exactly as imagined at quality and scale.

This is the role where craft meets constraint. You understand materials, processes and tolerances at a deep level, and you use that knowledge to protect the integrity of the design all the way through production. You've worked closely with factories, tooling engineers and supply chain partners, and you know how to navigate that world without compromising what matters.

Responsibilities
  • Partnering with industrial designers and mechanical engineers to translate design concepts into manufacturable products
  • Owning design for manufacturability (DFM) across materials, finishes, tolerances and assembly processes
  • Working directly with contract manufacturers, tooling vendors and supply chain partners to drive quality and consistency
  • Identifying and resolving manufacturing risks early in the development cycle
  • Maintaining design intent through mass production, managing deviations and approving samples
  • Contributing to process improvements that raise the quality bar across Hark's hardware line

Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing design,
  • Deep knowledge on working with finishes
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, injection moulding, die casting, surface finishing and assembly
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing and mechanical design principles
  • Proven ability to protect design quality through high-volume production
  • Comfortable working across time zones and cultures with factory and supplier partners
  • A sharp eye for detail and an uncompromising standard for fit, finish and feel

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $300,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

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