What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Product Development Engineer, Air Management position at Whisper Aero?
Job Description
Job Description
Our Company
Whisper Aero, a leader in air propulsion technology, focuses on delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient thrust solutions. Our team, with over a decade of experience in electric propulsion, includes experts from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and other industry giants. We pride ourselves on a culture of ambition, creativity, and teamwork, constantly seeking innovative minds ready to challenge norms and drive progress in our field.
About the Role
Whisper Aero is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Product Development Engineer to play a pivotal role in product design, development, and launch. As part of a lean and ambitious team, you will take ownership of mechanical design, from initial concept to production, ensuring the product meets performance, cost, and reliability targets. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in product development, component integration, and manufacturing readiness. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge consumer hardware and help define the engineering processes for a fast-growing startup. You will be instrumental in rapid iteration, managing version control, and working closely with contract manufacturers to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
What You'll Do
- Lead the mechanical design and development of a consumer hardware product from concept to launch
- Own the 3D CAD for the product, delivering 3D detailed part designs and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Take into consideration industrial design intent, product requirements, manufacturing requirements, cost, and schedule in your design
- Create prototypes for testing and iterate designs based on performance, testing, and user feedback
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to define materials, tolerances, and production processes
- Oversee DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) activities to ensure efficient production and incorporate this feedback into the design
- Lead Design Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (DFMEAs) to identify and ensure high risk items are addressed
- Manage the creation and review of technical drawings, full costed BOM, and product documentation
- Drive problem-solving efforts for any mechanical issues during testing and manufacturing
Basic Qualifications
Bonus Qualifications
Benefits :
Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
