Mechanical Product Design Engineer: Concept to Production

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Seattle, WA, seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to drive next-generation consumer hardware.

The role blends Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, translating design intent into manufacturable solutions and collaborating with Industrial Designers to align aesthetics and function. Responsibilities include front-end development, concept exploration, rapid prototyping, 3D CAD modeling in Siemens NX, evaluating materials and manufacturing options, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical/product design engineering experience.
• Advanced hands-on with Siemens NX for 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience collaborating with Industrial Design teams.
• Experience designing plastic/metal components for production.
• Strong communication and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate Industrial Design intent into functional, manufacturable mechanical solutions.
• Lead front-end development: concept exploration, feasibility, prototyping, mechanical architecture.
• Develop creative mechanical solutions that preserve product aesthetics and form.
• Create and refine detailed 3D CAD models and assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Build and evaluate high-fidelity prototypes and proof-of-concept hardware.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
• Collaborate across ID, ME/PDE, EE, manufacturing and other teams.
• Identify risks and design constraints early and mitigate impact on design intent.
• Apply DFM/DFA, GD&T, tolerancing as concepts mature toward production.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to validate components and processes.

Skills

Communication

Visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Mechanical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Kaleidoscope Innovation, Inc. in Seattle, WA, seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to drive next-generation consumer hardware.

The role blends Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, translating design intent into manufacturable solutions and collaborating with Industrial Designers to align aesthetics and function. Responsibilities include front-end development, concept exploration, rapid prototyping, 3D CAD modeling in Siemens NX, evaluating materials and manufacturing options, and