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    Director of Mechanical Engineering - Auburn Hills, United States - Whisker

    Whisker
    Whisker Auburn Hills, United States

    Found in: Indeed US C2 - 1 day ago

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    Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.


    As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets.

    Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way.

    To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

    Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 500+ passionate team members.

    What You'll Do:


    The Director of Mechanical Engineering is responsible for leading the Whisker team of Mechanical Engineers, Product Designers and others in designing, developing, and launching the next generation of connected pet products.

    The Director of Mechanical Engineering will also work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure cohesive product development to drive the Whisker product roadmap.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


    This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

    Oversees, evaluates and assists in the design of connected pet products from start to finish using CAD/Solid Modeling tools
    Responsible for both people management (development, coaching) and project escalation for those projects in their domain
    Ensures engineers on the team deliver core requirements on projects while meeting quality, cost, and timing targets
    Ensures that programs are adequately resourced (both staffing and skills required) for hardware activities
    Ensures the team is trained and skilled in using standard methodology, tools, and processes
    Manages and recommends professional training (informal and formal) where needs arise
    Builds, develops and maintains strong performing teams
    Participates in design, modeling, and test prototypes for new products
    Conducts design reviews
    Participates in advanced surface design for new product development
    Utilizes top down design techniques
    Performs research and creates design proposals for projects
    Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria
    Produces drawings and specifications
    Creates initial BOM and track costs
    Ensures all designs are optimized for performance and cost
    Stays in touch with market trends and drives benchmarking studies
    Will perform additional responsibilities when required

    Leadership Responsibilities:

    Directly supervises department Teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following Whisker policies and applicable laws.

    Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing team issues, and upholding safety and quality guidelines.

    This leader will help communicate a shared vision on scaled mechanical systems for current and future technology enablement. Understanding and building development plans around program timelines for mechanical systems is the responsibility of this leader.

    Requirements:

    What You'll Bring:

    BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or other relevant field
    10+ years experience in product design
    6+ years experience with injection molded plastics, electronics packaging and motor-driven mechanisms
    3+ years experience with electronics packaging
    3+ years experience with motor-driven mechanisms
    Experience overseeing and evaluating the design of durable consumer products from start to finish
    Experience managing a team of Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, and Industrial Designers
    Experience with supplier sourcing (domestic and overseas)
    Experience supervising and leading an engineering team
    Proven ability to be a leader and motivate teams to be creative, agile, and detail oriented
    Jira knowledge and a general understanding of Agile methods
    Background in plastics product design
    Familiar with top down modeling techniques, as well as surfacing
    Has been involved in multiple successful new product introductions
    Experience in developing test methodologies for validation and reliability
    Has experience in design for assembly (DFA)
    Proficient in Microsoft's business suite of software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Proficient in PTC Creo and other CAD Design systems
    Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
    Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
    High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
    Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

    Not Required but Nice to Have

    Not required to have pets but highly recommended
    Experience with Google Suite
    PTC Windchill or other PLM

    Benefits & Purrks:


    Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives.

    Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products—plus a whole lot of extras.

    You will also be provided with:

    Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
    Life Insurance

    PTO
    14 Paid Holidays
    Paid Parental Leave
    401K with 4% Match
    Flexible Work Arrangements
    Top of the line equipment

    Statement of Inclusivity:


    We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.


    Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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