Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining current product lines. Will proactively monitor product reviews and feedback from sales, customer service, marketing and executive teams to identify product quality/cost/usability improvements. Develops product improvement concepts, conducts feasibility studies, coordinates validation testing on new and modified designs. Supports production increases by evaluating and qualifying capacity tooling.

This role will have access to state-of-the-art CAD and analysis tools to create mechanical designs, primarily consisting of injection-molded plastic, extruded parts, and accessory components, from initial concepts through prototyping and into high volume production. Works closely with internal and/or external partners to generate all necessary documentation and test plans to ensure that products meet specification. Monitors feedback from customers to identify and correct production quality problems. Interacts directly with Asian manufacturing facilities. Travel to Asia will be required. Ensure product features achieve cost, schedule, reliability, and regulatory/safety goals.

Every role at Trove Brands is critical to our successful functioning as a whole. Your specific responsibilities as a part of Team Trove will include:

• Manage tooling for all products after initial product release.
• Work with forecasting and purchasing teams to develop and approve capacity tooling as required.
• Monitor product quality metrics, identify and implement product improvements across the supply chain.
• Engage with factories to resolve issues identified in incoming quality inspections.
• Provide regular feedback to the rest of the product team to make sure that product learnings are incorporated into new products under development.
• Participates in mechanical engineering evaluation and test to validate the robustness and proper performance of new products.
• Utilizes best-in-class tools to develop innovative mechanical solutions to highly complex problems.
• Protect company intellectual property through design and patent application processes.

Requirements

We seek team members who are adept at contributing their personal expertise to a collaborative work environment. For this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in mechanical and/or product design development, consumer goods experience a strong benefit.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling/design. Specific experience in SolidWorks is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of materials properties and fabrication processes. Strong preference given to experience with injection molding.
• Working understanding of principals of reliability testing, design of experiments, materials and process.
• Experience with Asia OEM partners and manufacturing suppliers preferred. Travel to global manufacturing sites will be necessary.

Additional information

Our culture is passionate, entrepreneurial, and energetic. We value innovation through collaboration. And while we work smart and hard, we also connect and celebrate with equal gusto. We host team-building activities, athletic events, and seasonal celebrations to foster community and reward accomplishments. Bottom line? You’ll love it here.

Among the many benefits our team members enjoy are:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

· 401k package with employer matching

· Paid Time Off

· Maternity/Paternity leave

· Full indoor basketball/volleyball court

· Fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weights, functional fitness area, lockers and showers, etc.)

· Yoga studio

· Meditation/Nap room

· And much more!

Trove Brands is an equal opportunity employer.

Phone calls regarding this position are not accepted.