Sr. Product Design Engineer

Enstall is the world’s largest provider of rooftop solar mounting hardware. Solar installers have depended on us to secure more than 3.5 GW of solar annually on residential, commercial and industrial roofs. Our brands in the U.S. include industry leaders Iron Ridge and Panel Claw
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Enstall is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer or a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join Enstall’s product development and innovation team, to design, develop and enhance its industry leading commercial and residential solar racking and mounting products.

Enstall is a fast-growing, industry leading company, developing products for the renewable energy industry for multiple solar business units. We are looking for hands on, creative, enthusiastic, and proactive people who will support our vision “A world with solar on every roof top” by developing exciting products and experiences.

• Working in an R&D environment within a dynamic product development team, you will be responsible for leading product development projects on new and advanced products as well as improving existing solar racking and mounting products.
• Working with project management, testing, application engineering, manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality and other areas of the company.
• Generating and presenting wide ranging concepts to meet customer and business needs using brainstorming, sketches, quick mockups, simple CAD, and other techniques.
• Leading R&D efforts to develop and verify the best concepts using 3D CAD, fast prototyping, and cross-functional input.
• Creating production-level drawings
• Collaborating with suppliers on design for manufacturing strategies
• Applying sound processes to manage uncertainties including prototyping to verify fit, function, adherence to standards and defining test and qualification plans.
• Supporting and managing projects through regular project meetings, schedules, cost, and uncertainty/risk burn down.

• BS/BA in relevant engineering field (Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace etc.)
• 4+ years relevant work experience in an R&D environment
• Proven experience designing cost-effective, high-volume production methods. These should include many of the following:
  Extrusion, casting, die-casting, cold heading, and stamping using materials including aluminum, stainless steel, and coated steel (for 25-year outdoor life).
• Ability to meet with domestic and overseas suppliers.
• Strong component design, 3D modeling, and drawing skills, with a strong preference for Solid Works.
• Hands on skills with shop tools and equipment, and measurement tools to build mockups and prototypes.
• Ability to assess usability, fit, form and function, and effect on product requirements.
• Strong understanding of the product development phase/gate process.
• Ability to use knowledge of manufacturing methods/materials to drive down costs in cost reduction programs.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

This role requires travel to project sites, to other Enstall US office locations, and interaction with a wide range of personnel and site conditions. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crawl, kneel, and climb for extended periods, as well as use his/her hands to lift, handle, and feel various materials, components, and assemblies. Site visits often require the employee to climb ladders, spend time on flat and pitched roofs in extreme heat or cold, and understand and adhere to safety protocols for different situations.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Experience developing and launching products for outdoor use requiring structural and…