Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

• Department:
  Product and Hardware Engineering

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on our product development team, you will assume a key leadership role, providing deep mechanical engineering expertise honed over a career of critical judgement and decision‑making. You will develop mechanical designs for new and existing products by applying engineering and fabrication principles to product designs for the consumer market in accordance with business needs and the product roadmap.

You will lead and mentor other engineers in the company, both senior and junior, and at the same level as you.

• Develop concepts and ideas for new products or methods to improve existing products.
• Design mechanisms, drive systems, sheet metal, plastic housings and components in support of new products.
• Develop cost estimates based on product concepts or designs.
• Use engineering principles to develop the structural design of products by incorporating mechanical and electrical subsystems to meet industrial design, marketing, and customer requirements and project schedules.
• Specify materials and components in designs.
• Manage multiple design projects at once, working independently with little or no direction, and keep management informed and apprised of design progress.
• Present and participate in design reviews and update designs as required.
• Develop schedules for part and product development.
• Proactively identify risks and develop and execute risk reduction measures.
• Problem‑solve—identify root cause, verify the root cause through on/off testing and implement both corrective and preventative actions to resolve problems.
• Keep appraised of the customer experience related to company products.
• Work with design and/or manufacturing partners to ensure manufacturability and smooth product ramps leading up to production.
• Perform testing of designs to prove functionality and reliability.
• Generate design specifications and drawings for external design and manufacturing activities.
• Apply statistical methods such as process capability studies and DOE in the development and improvement of products.
• Mentor other engineers through out the design cycle.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of applicable experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities

• Experience designing consumer‑based products similar to ours such as crafting machines, inkjet printers or similar electro‑mechanical devices, medical devices or similar.
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD (CREO preferred but also acceptable are Solid Works, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB).
• Interest in and an aptitude for robotics, kinematics, dynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, etc.
• Experienced in injection‑molded plastics design, tooling best practices and process tuning.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with sheet metal design and fabrication processes.
• Familiar with rapid prototype techniques and processes.
• Proficient in the application of GD&T.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Preferred

• Previous experience with ODMs

At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions.

This role is in‑office 5 days per week. We believe real collaboration, innovation and culture are built face‑to‑face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and love those hallway conversations that spark the next great idea—you’ll feel right at home.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E‑Verify.