Design Engineer

The design engineer works in tight coordination with an industrial designer on all aspects of design for each product they are assigned. The design engineer is specifically responsible for the concept, strength, physical layout, quality, durability, manufacturability, dimensioning/tolerancing, material selection and manufacturing process selection.

QUALIFICATIONS Education

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field

Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field

Work Experience

Required:

5 years of post-graduation experience in a Mechanical Engineering Role Preferred: 7 years post-graduation experience in Engineering Product Design Alternative

Qualifications:

15 Years direct experience in product design related field in consumer products will substitute for minimum degree requirement.

Skills and general experience:

Must have a proven track record of creative problem solving, an understanding of stress/strain calculations, and basic finite element analysis. Must have the ability to analyze and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, model complex parts and assemblies in CAD, create technical drawings including appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and build rough prototypes. Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of the various disciplines of rock climbing.

A familiarity with skiing, mountaineering and all other activities for which we design products for is preferred. In addition, this position requires the ability to conduct research, present project status, communicate clearly, meet deadlines, use word processing, spreadsheets, email and other basic computer skills.

Alternative qualification:
None Required licenses:
Driver's License, Passport

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS General physical requirements:
Sedentary work; occasional medium work Visual acuity requirements:
Close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Motion and sensory requirements:
Reaching, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, sitting

Physical working conditions:
Both inside and outside environments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAuthorized and responsible to continuously improve upon and perform all duties according to BD Inc’s Quality, Safety and Employee Policies and procedures:
1. Create in-line and new designs for projects ranging from simple to very large and complex
2. Generate concepts through brainstorming and other creative processes
3. Create CAD models of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
4. Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes
5. Analyze all parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies to ensure designs are adequate for the intended use
6. Perform geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for all parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies of each product designed
7. Generate, in cooperation with a Quality Assurance Engineer, a complete test plan to validate products
8. Work closely with the Industrial Designer and the Developer to ensure the selected vendor is building parts and products to the design intent.
9. Follow and adhere to the timeline requirements of the assigned project
10. Process design change orders in a timely and accurate manner
11. Research new materials and technologies for potential use for Black Diamond products
12. Travel domestically and internationally to conduct research, work with vendors, attend trade shows and other job-related functions

Black Diamond is and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative.
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