Senior Design Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The design engineer works in tight coordination with an industrial designer on all aspects of design for each product they are assigned to. The design engineer is specifically responsible for the concept, strength, physical layout, quality, durability, manufacturability, dimensioning/tolerancing, material selection and manufacturing process selection. A Senior Design Engineer is expected to mentor and coach junior engineers in best practices and effective techniques for product design and project management.

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:

10 or more years post graduation experience in a Mechanical Engineering Role

Preferred:

12 years of post graduation experience in a Design Engineering role working on consumer products

Skills and general experience: Must have a proven track record of creative problem solving, a solid portfolio of successful products, have a solid understanding of stress/strain calculations, finite element analysis, the ability to analyze and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, create CAD models of parts and assemblies, create technical drawings including appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, build rough prototypes, and must possess an in-depth working knowledge of the sports of climbing, skiing, mountaineering and all other activities for which we design products. 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. This person must also have strong ability to lead, direct and inspire others within a team environment.

Alternative qualification: n/a

Required licenses: Drivers 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 FUNCTIONS

Authorized and responsible to continuously improve upon and perform all duties according to BD Inc's Quality, Safety and Employee Policies and procedures:

• Create in-line and new designs for the largest and most complex projects at Black Diamond
• Generate concepts through brainstorming and other creative processes
• Create CAD models of parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes
• Analyze all parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies to ensure designs are adequate for the intended use
• Perform geometric dimensioning and tolerancing for all parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies of each product designed
• Generate, in cooperation with a Quality Assurance Engineer, a complete test plan to validate products
• Work closely with the Industrial Designer and the Developer to ensure the selected vendor is building parts and products to the design intent.
• Mentor junior engineers in best practices and effective techniques for product design
• Follow and adhere to the timeline requirements of the assigned project
• Process design change orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Research new materials and technologies for potential use for Black Diamond products
• Travel domestically and internationally to conduct research, work with vendors, attend tradeshows and other job-related functions
• As required, assist junior engineers and developers in solving critical, urgent, or complex problems on short notice

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.