Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently searching for an experienced Sr. Product Design Engineer to work on-site at our Carson headquarters with the flexibility to work from home depending on design stage. In this position, you will interact directly with a variety of departments to deliver production-ready designs, and you will provide solutions for design and manufacturing issues. Successful candidates will have a broad range of knowledge about manufacturing and production. Lakeshore is a highly collaborative environment, so be prepared to work constructively and efficiently with both internal and external partners!

A day in the office looks like this:

• Designing consumer products in SolidWorks with a focus on function, safety, durability, aesthetic and cost
• Ensuring quality engineering outcomes in response to development, hardware, manufacturing and operational requirements
• Providing engineering expertise and feedback at product development meetings
• Providing detailed responses for product and technical requests
• Building proof-of-concept models and prototypes using in-house 3-D printers
• Presenting designs to team and executive management in product review meetings
• Establishing and maintain internal relationships and promote teamwork
• Performing stress-analysis tests on components to ensure durability
• Working in multiple modalities (i.e., wood, metal, plastics, electronics)

Qualifications

Skills and background? Here’s what we’re looking for.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 7 years of design engineering experience desired
• Proven experience creating and analyzing intricate designs in SolidWorks. Advanced modeling and surfacing techniques
• Experience in selecting and specifying materials such as plastics, metals, wood, textiles and foams
• Broad range of knowledge about manufacturing and production (injection molding, blow molding, tooling design, furniture & metal fabrication, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing (i.e., validating vendors, making assembly SOPs, in-process inspections, manufacturing layouts, problem-solving production issues/defects)
• Strong design sensibilities (ability to meet aesthetic, functional, safety, durability and cost expectations)
• Strong root cause–analysis skills with ability to quickly find workable solutions
• Knowledge of structural packaging design a plus
• Ability to produce quality work under demanding deadlines
• Ability to provide course correction as needed
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail including schedule adherence
• Bilingual ability a plus (Mandarin and/or Cantonese)

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience, plus a bonus plan
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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