Design Engineer III

Humanscale; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in ergonomic product manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer III to join their engineering team. This individual will focus on new product development, utilizing their experience to manage multiple projects while ensuring performance requirements are met. Candidates should possess strong analytical and creative skills, a solid engineering background, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k with Employer matching

Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~10 holidays)

Maternity PTO

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience as a design engineer in product development.
• Exceptional understanding of mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems.
• Skilled working with manufacturers to create suitable engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development effort of multiple products ensuring cost and schedule requirements are met.
• Lead brainstorm sessions to conceptualize solutions.
• Develop and check engineering drawings for manufacturability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

MS Office

Job description

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Overview

Humanscale Design Studio is the creative force that drives Humanscale, the leading manufacturer of ergonomic products for the workplace. Our passion is designing products that combine uncompromising function and honest aesthetics with ultimate ease-of-use.

We seek an exceptional individual to join the engineering team as a Design Engineer III focusing on new product development. The successful applicant must possess a background as a design engineer of consumer products, an analytical and creative mind, a willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment, and an outstanding work ethic.

Essential Functions

• Participate and manage the development effort of multiple products simultaneously ensuring cost, schedule, and performance requirements are met
• Work with Product Managers to translate product requirements into specification documents
• Lead brainstorm sessions and conceptualize solutions to real-world problems
• Manage the construction of prototypes. Develop and execute test plans to evaluate product performance and reliability
• Research new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Using CAD software, develop 3D models of parts and assemblies
• Perform theoretical engineering analysis on prospective designs
• Develop and check engineering drawings to ensure that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated
• Interface with manufacturers to ensure part manufacturability and acceptability
• Review off-tool samples and inspection reports and work to resolve manufacturing issues
• Interface with operations team to coordinate product launch activities
• Manage external engineering consulting resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience as a design engineer in product development.
• Established record successfully developing products similar to those at Humanscale
• Exceptional understanding of mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems
• Skilled engineering parts using most common manufacturing processes and materials
• Skilled working with manufacturers to creating suitable engineering drawings
• Skilled working directly with overseas vendors to solve manufacturing issues
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences through conversation, presentations, and email
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Must be able to do repetitive bending and stretching

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Skilled using 3-D modeling software such as Solidworks
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• HSA, Medical FSA, Limited FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Health Advocates
• EAP, Complementary Life and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k with Employer matching (Pre-Tax and Roth)
• 100% Vested
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and ~10 holidays)
• Maternity PTO

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for 40 years.

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)

Salary Range: $103,524 - $ 151,001

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Product Management

• Industries

  Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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