Mechanical Engineer

Aerflo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerflo is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead the ME department and drive design robustness for high-volume production. You will guide concept-to-launch activities, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure manufacturability and cost targets are met.

You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, travel internationally, and contribute to a culture of high standards while shaping the product roadmap and ensuring quality throughout development and production.

Qualifications

• 4+ years mechanical design or equivalent experience.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience developing product from concept through to launch.
• Experience with contract manufacturers for development and production planning.
• Proficient in CAD (Onshape or similar).
• Experience in quality management and quality systems (e.g. Six Sigma, FAI, CPK).
• DFM/DFA and tolerance analysis for high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with core manufacturing methods (sheet metal, injection molding, machining, casting).
• Hands-on with prototyping and testing.
• Willing to travel internationally (~5%).
• Strong leadership and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the ME department.
• Ensure mechanical design robustness, manufacturability, time-to-market, and cost goals.
• Perform problem solving and root cause analysis of product failures.
• Write and implement test plans at design and production phases.
• Create CAD drawings, mechanical renderings, and design content.
• Create 2D drawings and ensure design controls.
• Troubleshoot performance issues in development and production.
• Document and communicate work to engineering and product teams.
• Lead engineering changes for updates and improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers globally to ensure quality and performance.
• Maintain high standards to meet ME department vision and mission.
• Drive corrective actions to minimize DPPM at the customer.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFM/ DFA

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Prototyping

Quality systems familiarity

Global supplier collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Aerflo is redefining hydration on the go with the world's first portable soda maker that turns still water into sparkling water anytime, anywhere. Rooted in innovation, good design, and sustainability, we're building a future where sparkling water is more accessible, less wasteful, and infinitely more enjoyable.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Principal Mechanical Engineer to help drive our engineering and product roadmap to and through commercial launch.

Qualifications

• 4+ years mechanical design or equivalent experience
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering experience
• Experience developing product from concept through to launch
• Experience doing development and production planning work with contract manufacturers
• Proficient in Onshape or similar CAD package (Solidworks, NX or similar)
• Experience in quality management and quality systems (e.g. Six Sigma, FAI, CPK etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing, with focus on high volume manufacturing
• Experience with core manufacturing methods including sheet metal, injection molding, machining and casting
• Willingness to be hands-on with prototyping and testing
• Able to work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment to deliver optimal solutions at prescribed time frame
• Happy and able to travel internationally (~5%)
• Self-motivated, hands on and good team player alongside strong leadership skills
• Proficient in failure analysis as to identify sources of variation contributing to failure mode

Ideal if

• Experience designing systems, O-rings, and seals for high pressure gas
• Ideally have experience of working in a regulated industry
• Direct experience with startups/growth-stage companies

Responsibilities

• Play an active part to provide leadership within the ME department
• You will play a key role in ensuring mechanical design robustness, manufacturability, time to market, and cost goals are all met
• Problem solving and root cause analysis of product failures
• Write and implement test plans at the design and production phases
• Design CAD drawings, mechanical renderings, and other relevant mechanical design content
• Create 2D drawings for design and ensure appropriate product definitions and design controls
• Troubleshoot and solve performance problems during development and in production
• Clearly document and communicate your work to engineering and product teams
• Create and lead engineering changes for updates and improvements to existing products
• Collaborate with a global network of suppliers throughout development phases to ensure quality and performance
• To create and maintain a culture of high standards to meet the vision and mission of the ME department
• Safeguarding product quality – responsible to drive DPPM at customer to minimum by analyzing failure and implementing corrective actions (Internal/External).

Who you will work with

• You will report directly to the Co-President
• You will work multi-functional with many teams including Program Management, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain

Compensation

Compensation will be determined by experience and demonstrated impact. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and participation in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits include 401(k), full health coverage, and paid time off. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, and experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aerflo is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating a workplace founded on mutual respect, equal opportunity, and freedom from discrimination or harassment. We make employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.