Senior R & D Mechanical Engineer

Scrub Daddy makes high-performance cleaning products by combining exclusive materials with fun, functional designs. Texture-changing scrubbers, smell-resistant sponges, and scratch-free scour pads are just a few reasons we are America's Favorite Sponge® company! We are looking for a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our team today! The Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer is a highly experienced mechanical engineer who works within a research and development (R&D) department, leading the design, development, and testing of new mechanical components, systems, or products, utilizing advanced engineering principles and often collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to fruition; they typically have extensive knowledge in CAD software, prototyping, and FEA validation to accelerated lifecycle testing methodologies, and plays a key role in guiding the direction of new product development. Key responsibilities of a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer include:Conceptualizing and designing new mechanical systems:Generating innovative ideas, performing feasibility analysis, and creating detailed design concepts for new products or product improvements. Solid modeling and drafting:Utilizing CAD software like SolidWorks to create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings of mechanical components and assemblies, draft, edit, and review 2D technical drawings.Prototype development:Overseeing the fabrication of prototypes for testing and validation, including managing relationships with external vendors. Testing and analysis:Designing and executing comprehensive test plans to evaluate the performance of prototypes, analyzing data, and identifying areas for improvement, supervising quality assurance testing and reporting.Technical leadership:Mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance, and leading design reviews within the R&D team  Collaboration with cross-functional teams:Working closely with operations, outside manufacturing, sales and marketing to ensure market potential and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development. Staying updated with technology:Keeping abreast of new materials, manufacturing techniques, and industry trends to incorporate advancements into product designs. Required skills and qualifications:Master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferredExtensive experience in injection molded plastic part design and manufacturing methods CAD and FEA fluency (SolidWorks preferred)Ability to produce near-flawless 2D technical drawings of both parts and assemblies ·        Experience working with international contract manufacturers 5 or more years of experience in high-volume, consumer product design with a strong grasp of cradle-to-grave product design lifecycleExperience with prototyping techniques and manufacturing processesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead and mentor junior engineers Preferred Qualifications: ·        Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field ·        Background in material science andor exposure to textiles, sewing, foams, and other soft materialstheir manufacturing methods ·        Experience performing DFMEA and root cause analyses ·        Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, functional dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing  Physical Requirements: ·        On-site, full-time ·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer ·        Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times 

Created: 2025-02-14