Director of Mechanical Engineering
Company: Whisker
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: May 3, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Description:Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot,
and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always
get better.As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet
accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver
smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets.
Whether its a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an
automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits,
or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we
strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming
pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever.
At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.Whisker is
based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+
passionate team members.What Youll Do:The Director of Mechanical
Engineering is responsible for leading the Whisker team of
Mechanical Engineers, Product Designers and others in designing,
developing, and launching the next generation of connected pet
products. The Director of Mechanical Engineering will also work
with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure cohesive product
development to drive the Whisker product roadmap.Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:This list of duties and responsibilities is
not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities as deemed necessary.Oversees, evaluates and
assists in the design of connected pet products from start to
finish using CAD/Solid Modeling toolsResponsible for both people
management (development, coaching) and project escalation for those
projects in their domainEnsures engineers on the team deliver core
requirements on projects while meeting quality, cost, and timing
targetsEnsures that programs are adequately resourced (both
staffing and skills required) for hardware activitiesEnsures the
team is trained and skilled in using standard methodology, tools,
and processesManages and recommends professional training (informal
and formal) where needs ariseBuilds, develops and maintains strong
performing teamsParticipates in design, modeling, and test
prototypes for new productsConducts design reviewsParticipates in
advanced surface design for new product developmentUtilizes top
down design techniquesPerforms research and creates design
proposals for projectsCreates concepts, performance, and production
criteriaProduces drawings and specificationsCreates initial BOM and
track costsEnsures all designs are optimized for performance and
costStays in touch with market trends and drives benchmarking
studiesWill perform additional responsibilities when
requiredLeadership Responsibilities:Directly supervises department
Teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following Whisker
policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include
interviewing, training, and hiring, planning, assigning and
directing work, appraising performance, addressing team issues, and
upholding safety and quality guidelines. This leader will help
communicate a shared vision on scaled mechanical systems for
current and future technology enablement. Understanding and
building development plans around program timelines for mechanical
systems is the responsibility of this leader.Requirements:What
Youll Bring:BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or other
relevant field10+ years experience in product design6+ years
experience with injection molded plastics, electronics packaging
and motor-driven mechanisms3+ years experience with electronics
packaging3+ years experience with motor-driven mechanismsExperience
overseeing and evaluating the design of durable consumer products
from start to finishExperience managing a team of Mechanical
Engineers, Design Engineers, and Industrial DesignersExperience
with supplier sourcing (domestic and overseas)Experience
supervising and leading an engineering teamProven ability to be a
leader and motivate teams to be creative, agile, and detail
orientedJira knowledge and a general understanding of Agile
methodsBackground in plastics product designFamiliar with top down
modeling techniques, as well as surfacingHas been involved in
multiple successful new product introductionsExperience in
developing test methodologies for validation and reliabilityHas
experience in design for assembly (DFA)Proficient in Microsofts
business suite of software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Proficient
in PTC Creo and other CAD Design systemsMaintains confidentiality
of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional
atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions
and interruptionsHigh degree of initiative, self-motivation and
ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with Team Members and
colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)Not Required but
Nice to Have!Not required to have pets but highly
recommendedExperience with Google SuitePTC Windchill or other
PLMBenefits & Purrks:Join a tenacious, inventive company that
empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding
decisions in the why, and has a strong sense of empathy and
openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work
with incredible people, and create tomorrows pet productsplus a
whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:Premium
Medical/Dental/Vision insuranceLife InsurancePTO14 Paid
HolidaysPaid Parental Leave401K with 4% MatchFlexible Work
ArrangementsTop of the line equipmentStatement of Inclusivity:We
believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to
create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to
thrive.Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for
any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates
regarding your application status.#onsite1by Jobble
Keywords: Whisker, Lansing , Director of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering , Auburn Hills, Michigan
Click
here to apply!
|