Job Details

Description

Location: Ketchum, ID

Department: Product Development

Reports to: VP Hardware Engineering

DECKED is a leading manufacturer of in-vehicle storage solutions – we make innovative, useful products to help our customers get more out of their vehicles. We are committed to designing and manufacturing our products right here in the U.S. DECKED is a rapidly growing brand in the automotive aftermarket and is seeking engineering talent to accelerate our exciting trajectory.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Senior Product Design Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product design and development, with the ability to translate ideas into functional, manufacturable, and market-ready products. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure that products meet both customer and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conceptual Design & Development: Lead the design and development of new products from concept to production, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals.
2. CAD Modeling: Create and refine 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD software SolidWorks.
3. Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee the creation of prototypes to validate design concepts, and collaborate with testing teams to ensure product durability, safety, and compliance.
4. DFM (Design for Manufacturing): Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for cost-effective and efficient production, incorporating feedback from suppliers and factory partners.
5. DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis): Conduct and document DFMEA to identify potential design risks and ensure mitigations are in place early in the design process.
6. DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report): Develop and execute DVP&R to ensure all design and validation tests are completed to meet performance, safety, and durability standards.
7. Material Selection: Recommend appropriate materials and finishes based on product requirements, cost constraints, and sustainability goals.
8. Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and performance targets are met.
9. Collaboration: Partner with other engineers, product managers, and industrial designers to create products that are innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.
10. Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to improving processes, tools, and systems related to product design and development.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Education: Bachelor or Master of Science / Mechanical Engineering
2. Experience: 10+ years of experience in product development/automotive industry, ideally within a manufacturing or product development environment.
3. CAD Software: Minimum of 15,000 hrs 3DX (V6) or Solidworks
4. Engineering Experience: Injection Molding, Die Casting, Extrusions, Stamping, Compression Molding.
5. DFMEA & DV/PV Test: Strong experience identifying design requirements and test procedures.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.