Senior Mechanical Engineer: Kitchen Goods (Remote/Travel)

Caraway Home; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Co-working stipend

Wellness benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Caraway Home is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in China, focusing on improving existing products and developing new ones with our Product Development group. The role is remote with travel to manufacturing partners and reports to the Senior Mechanical Engineer.

You will design, model, and validate components, coordinate with suppliers and US-based teams, and drive DFx, cost, and quality improvements to meet Caraway’s high standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Kitchen/home goods experience preferred.
• Proficient in CAD and engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of DFx and supplier communication.

Responsibilities

• 3D modeling, prototyping, part selection, and DFx for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to specify components within CAD models' constraints.
• Resolve technical issues with internal teams and suppliers; drive design improvements.
• Oversee manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Lead projects with clear timelines, budgets, and cross-functional alignment.
• Support supplier sourcing to meet Caraway's requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/ASME/ASTM and industry standards.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Bilingual Chinese/English

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Caraway Home is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in China, focusing on improving existing products and developing new ones with our Product Development group. The role is remote with travel to manufacturing partners and reports to the Senior Mechanical Engineer.

You will design, model, and validate components, coordinate with suppliers and US-based teams, and drive DFx, cost, and quality improvements to meet Caraway’s high standards and schedules.