Senior R & D Mechanical Engineer

Scrub Daddy makes high-performance cleaning products by combining exclusive materials with fun, functional designs. Texture-changing scrubbers, smell-resistant sponges, and scratch-free scour pads are just a few reasons we are America's Favorite Sponge® company! We are looking for a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our team today!

The Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer is a highly experienced mechanical engineer who works within a research and development (R&D) department, leading the design, development, and testing of new mechanical components, systems, or products, utilizing advanced engineering principles and often collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to fruition; they typically have extensive knowledge in CAD software, prototyping, and FEA validation to accelerated lifecycle testing methodologies, and plays a key role in guiding the direction of new product development. 

Key responsibilities of a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer include:

• Conceptualizing and designing new mechanical systems:

Generating innovative ideas, performing feasibility analysis, and creating detailed design concepts for new products or product improvements. 

• Solid modeling and drafting:

Utilizing CAD software like SolidWorks to create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings of mechanical components and assemblies, draft, edit, and review 2D technical drawings.

• Prototype development:

Overseeing the fabrication of prototypes for testing and validation, including managing relationships with external vendors. 

• Testing and analysis:

Designing and executing comprehensive test plans to evaluate the performance of prototypes, analyzing data, and identifying areas for improvement, supervising quality assurance testing and reporting.

• Technical leadership:

Mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance, and leading design reviews within the R&D team  

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams:

Working closely with operations, outside manufacturing, sales and marketing to ensure market potential and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development. 

• Staying updated with technology:

Keeping abreast of new materials, manufacturing techniques, and industry trends to incorporate advancements into product designs. 

Required skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
• Extensive experience in injection molded plastic part design and manufacturing methods 
• CAD and FEA fluency (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ability to produce near-flawless 2D technical drawings of both parts and assemblies 

·        Experience working with international contract manufacturers 

• 5 or more years of experience in high-volume, consumer product design with a strong grasp of cradle-to-grave product design lifecycle
• Experience with prototyping techniques and manufacturing processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·        Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field 

·        Background in material science and/or exposure to textiles, sewing, foams, and other soft materials/their manufacturing methods 

·        Experience performing DFMEA and root cause analyses 

·        Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing 

Physical Requirements: 

·        On-site, full-time 

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer 

·        Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times