Product Design Engineer (II)

Overview

Aquent is seeking talented individuals to join a leading technology company at the forefront of innovation, known for creating groundbreaking consumer products that enhance daily life. As a key partner, Aquent connects top talent with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge hardware development and mass production initiatives that shape the future of technology.

Are you a visionary Product Design Engineer ready to leave your mark on the next generation of consumer hardware? We’re looking for a skilled engineer to dive into the heart of product development, owning critical design areas and delivering high-quality, reliable components that will reach millions of users. This is your chance to apply your engineering prowess, solve complex challenges, and innovate at the component level, directly influencing the success and quality of widely-used products.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering fundamentals and data analysis to design, develop, and implement robust solutions for complex components and systems.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality, reliable mass-production components, leveraging expertise in areas such as sheet metal, machining, anodization, injection molding, coatings, raw materials, packaging, thermals, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Proactively identify, analyze, and swiftly resolve urgent, time-dependent product design issues and potential risks.
• Take full ownership of a product design area, material, component, or system of moderate complexity, guiding it successfully through multiple development milestones.
• Influence product design decisions through demonstrated engineering expertise in a key cross-functional area, including RF, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Operations, or Manufacturing Processes.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, actively seeking and providing mentorship opportunities.
• Conceptualize and implement unique and innovative component-level solutions that push product boundaries.
• Continuously analyze and validate product designs using appropriate data, proposing and implementing impactful design improvements.
• Communicate project progress effectively to stakeholders and regularly solicit feedback to ensure strategic alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Potentially contribute design expertise to user- or consumer-focused aesthetic areas such as Industrial Design, User Experience, or Human Factors, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and comprehensive failure analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in product design principles and methodologies.
• Strong systems thinking approach to problem-solving and development.
• In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing processes.
• Solid understanding of the complete product development lifecycle.
• Mastery of core engineering fundamentals.
• Advanced skills in technical data analysis and synthesis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of material properties.
• Expertise in manufacturing process knowledge.
• Familiarity with cross-functional technologies relevant to product development.
• Understanding of product architecture.
• Experience with hardware systems and subsystems integration.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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