- Using Solidworks, create 3D solid models and detailed 2D drawings from concept through detailed design, metals, design reviews, manufacturability, cost, regulatory standards, schedule, lean manufacturing, etc.
- General knowledge of electrical circuits (PCBAs) and MCU integration/programing.
- Test current and future products to ensure all products pass consumer safety standards.
- Create Bill of Materials, Assembly Instructions (SOP), Test Reports, Design Review Presentations, Request for Quotes (RFQs), Corrective Action Report (CARs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and the like.
- Create drawings and other documentation to RPG Brands standards and procedures.
- Ability to program manage and lead engineering teams in the US and other countries around the globe.
- Represent RPG Brands as a technical knowledge base for electric fireplace design and production.
- Work with Consumer Safety Certification agencies to certify fireplace products.
- Engineering Change Management and Configuration Management.
- Communicate with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders around the globe with Video Conferencing, phone, email, and face to face.
- Give technical guidance to other Product Engineers.
- Interact with suppliers with respect to samples, tooling, sourcing, project timing, design changes, and testing, etc.
- Create Gantt charts for project timing and take responsibility for the project management, Engineering tasks, and successfully transition on the new product into production.
- Be open to exploring new ideas with a desire for continuous growth and learning.
- Hands on engineering lab testing of prototypes and construction of prototypes.
- US and/or international travel is approximately 15%.
- Must have or be able to get a Passport.
- 8-12 years experience in engineering development , preferably with electric fireplace products or similar
- SolidWorks (CAD)
- Electrical Circuit troubleshooting
- Packaging design and development
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing
- Optimizing Production Line efficiency
- Project Management
- Shock & Vibration testing & reporting
- Wiring Diagrams
- Thermodynamics testing
- Metal material properties
- Metal Machining
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Employer Sponsored Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life, AD&D, short-term disability).
- 401K with Employer Matching.
- Paid Time Off.
- Salary dependent upon education and experience.
Electro Mechanical Engineer - Phoenix, United States - RPG Brands
Description
RPG Brands
Established in 2013, RPG Brands is head-quartered in Phoenix Arizona and was created to bring handcrafted quality, hyper-realistic designs, American ingenuity, and manufacturing back to the hearth industry's electric fireplace market. Known for superior industry knowledge that fosters innovation in an ever-evolving landscape, RPG Brands is a leader in the hearth Industry with many awards and patents to their name.
The Opportunity
Reporting to and under the general direction of the Director of Engineering, the Electro-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining competitive and innovative products to meet customer requirements and engineering milestones. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer is responsible for delivering engineering designs and assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering with mechanical and electrical engineering as the foundation. This position will also participate in independent studies & concept formulation, analysis, prototyping, testing, transition to production and sustaining engineering. In this role, the employee's work is not supervised in detail, but high-level technical guidance may be provided by the Director of Engineering. This is an in-office position.
Necessary Skills
Travel
Preferred Experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent).
Benefits