Mechanical Engineer - Thousand Oaks, United States - HK Lighting LLC

HK Lighting LLC Thousand Oaks, United States

1 week ago

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Job Description

Job Description
HK Lighting has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team The
ideal candidate will be a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who is hands on with
technical challenges. Our team is grounded in principles of learning fast, focusing on our
customers, and quickly adapting to deliver on new opportunities. You will work
collaboratively with organizational leadership on product development, custom
applications, and sustaining engineering. This position is a hands-on engineering position
with time spent in both the office and manufacturing floors.

Role & Responsibilities:

Collaborate in the development of exterior lighting projects to bring new or

improved products to market

Utilize a hands-on approach to product design, assembling prototype designs,

creating demonstration spaces, and working closely with manufacturing

Ownership of complete project deliverables, including design documentation,

ordering system setup, production documentation, sales tools, cost model, etc.

Create custom variations of standard products to rapidly deliver on unique

customer applications

Qualify products to ensure that our offering exceeds industry standards for

product quality and safety

Support the production teams in daily operations through expeditious

identification of issues and thoughtful root cause analysis

Develop and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including

drawings, specifications, test reports, etc.

Enhanced product quality and streamlined production processes by efficiently

executing engineering change requests

Competencies:

Proven track record of identifying and executing on new product development

projects from design to implementation in production

Tenacious problem-solver, with an energetic approach to raising the bar

Someone the team will wish to engage to solve tough design challenges

Self-motivated, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and organizational skills – ability to forge relationships

with others and align on the best decision

Detail-oriented, with a desire to "roll up your sleeves" to help your team

successfully meet project deadlines

Customer-focused with a strong sense of urgency
Team player - demonstrated history of building rapport and quickly integrating

with a new team

Requirements:

2-5 years of professional engineering work experience, preferably in product

development or sustaining engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design from an

accredited program

3D CAD software expertise, SolidWorks preferred with the ability to interpret and

apply GD&T

Experience working with CNC and die cast aluminum
Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams through projects or

organizations

Lighting industry and optics design experience preferred but not required
Familiar with AC and DC circuits, as well as constant current and constant

voltage architectures - preferred but not required.

Proficient in using testing equipment for design validation testing, i.e. multimeter,

thermocouples, calipers, etc.

Company DescriptionSince 2005, HK Lighting has been providing its customers with both innovative and unique architectural outdoor and landscape lighting products.

Our coveted designs are built on the principles of longevity, performance and clean design.

Through our close work with the lighting design community, we can both modify existing products as well as create customized fixture designs that achieve the designer's desired effect.

Our personalized customer attention and support from initial specification to years after installation sets HK Lighting apart in the marketplace.

HK Lighting is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HK Lighting strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We encourage all to apply.

Company Description

Since 2005, HK Lighting has been providing its customers with both innovative and unique architectural outdoor and landscape lighting products.