Product Design Engineer Job New York New York USA,Engineering

Location: New York

Core Home is one of the fastest growing companies in the housewares industry. We create options in all houseware categories with an eye for fashion and function. The team, in short, is a bunch of creative, product-loving people with too much passion and not enough time.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Engineer to help bring innovative technologies to our products. You will be working directly with our established team of talented Industrial Designers and product development specialists.

Job Responsibilities

Utilize creative thinking and dynamic problem solving to deliver innovative and unique solutions.
Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings for prototyping and production
Prototype, test, and iterate mechanical designs and mechanism using rapid prototyping tools and hands‑on assembly.
Tear down, debug, and analyze consumer product appliances.
Review supplier DFM to ensure products are suitable for production.
Collaborate closely with Industrial Design, quality, and cross‑functional teams.
Analyze potential product failures by developing test plans, procedures, and conducting product testing. Iterate designs for reliability, durability, and usability based on findings.
Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for cost, quality, and performance trade‑offs.

Requirements to apply

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
3+ years of mechanical design experience using of a variety of fabrication processes.
3+ years of consumer product engineering experience demonstrating the ability to work on complex products with large multidisciplinary teams
A solid understanding of engineering fundamentals [heat transfer, mechanics of materials, precision fabrication]
Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and statistical tolerance analysis techniques
Proficiency in Solidworks creating efficient assemblies and working with complex geometries
Experience working collaboratively with Industrial Design, quality, and cross‑functional teams
Experience working through a full product lifecycle from design through launch.
Experience in designing plastic injection molded parts
Ability to create test plans and generate thorough test reports
Hands‑on experience with machine shop equipment, hand tools and fabrication processes

Nice to have

Direct experience in developing small counter top Kitchen Appliances and/or consumer electronics.
Direct experience working in the houseware industry
Experience communicating with overseas manufacturing
Having spent time with manufacturers doing hands‑on troubleshooting

You need to be

An exceptional team player who works well with others
Well rounded and willing to adapt to different problems
A self‑motivated, pro‑active thinker with drive for growth
Capable of multi‑tasking and managing multiple projects at a time.
A creative problem‑solver
Passionate about product!

You need to have

A professional work ethic
The ability to meet tight deadlines
Strong project and time management skills

PLEASE SEND RESUME & WORK EXAMPLES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

NOTE:

International candidates must hold a valid US working permit.

Required days in the office with the possibility of a hybrid schedule #J-18808-Ljbffr