At arenaflex, we're revolutionizing the home and music experience with innovative products that bring people closer to their passions. Our Product Development (PD) group is at the forefront of this revolution, responsible for conceptualizing, planning, testing, investigating, and bringing to life new products that define home and music experiences. We collaborate with a diverse range of disciplines across various organizations, including Modern Design, Sound Designing, Packaging, Testing, Equipment, Projects, and Showcasing, to create the best products for our customers.
As a leader in delivering the industry's best-performing and most beloved home products, we're committed to making them accessible to even more customers in the years to come. If you're passionate about creating innovative products that make a difference, we want to hear from you!
**About the Role**
As a Product Design Engineer at arenaflex, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of home and music experiences. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize ideas and solutions for complex design challenges. Your expertise will be essential in creating, modeling, assessing, and investigating new designs, leading design reviews, and presenting your work to cross-functional groups and leaders.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Collaborate with Modern Design, Projects, and cross-functional design teams to conceptualize ideas and solutions for complex design challenges
* Create, model, assess, and investigate new designs, ensuring they meet corrective and functional requirements
* Lead design reviews and contribute to peer design surveys, providing constructive feedback and insights
* Present your work to cross-functional groups and leaders, effectively communicating design concepts and solutions
* Produce detailed specifications and drawings, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
* Engage with internal manufacturing teams and external vendors to enhance designs for manufacturability, aesthetic appeal, and performance
* Direct failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to identify underlying drivers and implement corrective actions
* Approve and describe designs through various iterations, ensuring consistency and quality
* Foster deep technical expertise by taking designs from concept to production, ensuring they meet customer needs and expectations
* Ensure that designs meet corrective and functional requirements, delivering top-tier products to our customers
**Essential Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design or a related field
* Strong foundation in design principles and high personal motivation
* Design insight: exact mechanical intuition, creative problem-solving, curious nature, and attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and visual, with the ability to clearly convey design concepts and ideas
* Experience creating parts and assemblies in 3D CAD software
* Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and other relevant methodologies
* Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
* Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving environment
* Ability to travel globally (up to 20%)
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Master's degree in Mechanical Design or a related field
* Experience in product development, design engineering, or a related field
* Strong understanding of design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and other relevant methodologies
* Familiarity with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and other emerging technologies
* Experience with design software, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box
**Work Environment and Company Culture**
At arenaflex, we're committed to creating a work environment that's inclusive, diverse, and supportive. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where our employees can grow and thrive. Our office is designed to inspire creativity and productivity, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
**Benefits and Perks**
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents
* Health programs: drives to support employee well-being, including health programs and resources
* Retirement plans: support in retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) plan, with potential employer contributions
* Investment opportunities and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): eligibility for investment opportunities and support in the ESPP to allow employees to purchase arenaflex stock at a discounted rate
* Paid Time Off: vacation days, sick leave, and holidays for eligible employees
* Employee Discounts: discounts on arenaflex products and services for employees
* Training and Development: opportunities for professional growth and development, including training programs and resources
* Disaster insurance: disaster insurance coverage for employees
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): resources and support for employees dealing with personal or work-related challenges
* Flexible Work Arrangements: options for flexible work hours or remote work, depending on the role
**How to Apply**
If you're passionate about creating innovative products that make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join our team of talented designers, engineers, and innovators who are shaping the future of home and music experiences.