Mechanical Engineer

Kalo Industries Inc; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO 20 days/year

Holidays: 5 + 3 floating

401K with match

Health/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kalogon in Melbourne, FL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to expand product lines for seating technology. You will design moldable assemblies, create 3D models, and collaborate with electronics, product, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated electromechanical solutions.

The role emphasizes DFx, design validation, and rigorous documentation. A bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and 4+ years’ experience are expected, with hybrid work from Melbourne, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional mechanical engineering experience with 2 product development cycles.
• Experience designing injection moldable assemblies and DFx considerations.
• Familiarity with connected devices and software-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Design injection moldable assemblies and support production handoff.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using Onshape.
• Develop electromechanical solutions with electronics teams.
• Maintain design documentation and testing procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Design for manufacture

Cross-functional collaboration

Empathy with users

Project management

Mechanical design intuition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Creo

FEA

CFD

Job description

Kalogon, a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeks a top notch Mechanical Engineer to help us expand our product lines as we adapt our seating technology for new customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with design for manufacture with injection molded assembly, ideally with consumer or medical device products.

What You'll Do

Design & Development

• Designing injection moldable assemblies and supporting the production handoff
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape
• Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with electronics designer and product to figure out efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting
• Understand the impact of different material choices on product lifecycle, durability, and how this impacts what your design choices are
• Translate product design requirements into thoughtful mechanical designs and solutions to meet customer needs
• Work with Engineering team leader on deciding the right process for prototyping and volume production of parts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams touching every part of the business

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations
• Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management
• Cultivate empathy with end users and ensure you understand their perspective and how it applies to your work
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures
• Support manufacturing processes and resolve production-related technical issues

Testing & Validation

• Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety
• Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings
• Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions

Skills & Experience Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4years of professional mechanical engineering experience with at least 2 full product development cycles under your belt
• Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects from concept to production
• Familiarity and previous collaboration on connected devices controlled by software

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusio360, Creo, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal design and fabrication, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding
• Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (3D printing, CNC machining)

Beneficial and Bonus Experience

• Medical device experience
• Experience in seating ergonomics or seating engineering
• Knowledge of aviation or aerospace seating standards and certification requirements
• Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
• Pneumatics experience around sealing surface design

Export-Control Requirements

To conform to the U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987

Role Details

• Role reports to: Engineering Manager
• Role works with: Development, Product, Product, Marketing, Sales
• Role location: In Melbourne, FL with occasional opportunities to work from home
• Some travel, estimated as 2 - 4 business trips a year

$80,000 - $120,000 a year

Company Benefits

Kalogon offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Other benefits include:

• Equity
• PTO: 20 days per year (pro-ratedbased on hire date), then one day added per year of service up to 25 days
• Holidays: 5 all team holidays, 3 floating holidays (floating holidays alsopro-rated based on start date)
• 401K plan with 3% match, 4% if you contribute 5%
• Health/medical/dental with ability to add on HSA/FSA/short & long term disability at employee cost
• A chance to change the world of seating

Kalogon is an E-Verify employer.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require a disability-related accommodation for your application, please email us at [e-mail].

Kalogon is the trusted leader in seated health, delivering inventive seating solutions that eliminate the stresses of sitting. Driven by clinical research, deep customer empathy and rapid product iterations, Kalogon's solutions serve anyone who sits for extended periods, across healthcare, aviation and beyond. Kalogon’s proprietary technology combines real-time sensors, adaptive surfaces and personalized control to restore circulation, protect skin integrity and reduce fatigue. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., Kalogon manufactures all products in-house.

Our team is a blend of experienced tech industry veterans, passionate engineer, and people focused on ways to help folks stay seated and stay healthy. Learn more at www.kalogon.com.