Principal Product Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Kickr Design is seeking an exceptionally talented, driven, and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team as a key technical leader. This is a senior role for someone who thrives on new product development, can juggle multiple concurrent projects with strong organization, and brings creative, rigorous problem-solving to every challenge.

As a Principal ME, you’ll do more than execute your own projects — you’ll help set the technical direction for the team. You’ll lead projects from a technical standpoint, support and mentor junior engineers through design reviews, and delegate work to junior team members as needed to keep projects moving efficiently. You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, clients, and vendors to keep every project on schedule and running smoothly.

This role spans our full portfolio: consumer products, medical devices, and industrial equipment/automation design. Deep knowledge of the new product development process is essential, along with the ability to advise clients on efficient, effective engineering approaches. Medical device experience is a strong plus.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• High EQ and strong situational awareness
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technical Skills

• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL)
• Tolerance analysis and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• DFM (Design for Manufacturability) 
• CAD and conceptualization of products, assemblies, and components ranging from simple to complex
• Hands-on prototyping experience (CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing, injection molding and other methods)

Leadership & Project Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on projects (internally and externally), including guiding design reviews and mentoring junior engineers
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and oversee their execution
• Deeply understand client, business and user needs, and propose efficient, effective solutions
• Document and communicate project progress with team members and customers
• Maintain project schedules and timelines
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and clients
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Partner with management to optimize and improve mechanical engineering processes at Kickr Design

Nice to Have

• Medical device development experience, including familiarity with FDA regulatory requirements and ISO 13485
• Surface modeling experience
• Consulting, Startup, or experience running your own business

Benefits

• Platinum health insurance, including dental and vision, at no cost to you
• 401(k)
• Kickr covers ~40% of the cost to add dependents to Kickr-provided insurance
• Paid personal development opportunities
• Flexible time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Excellent location in Atlanta’s Upper Westside
• Free t-shirt!

Life at Kickr

At Kickr Design, we are proud of the company culture we have developed over the past few years by hiring awesome people. Engineers that work here can expect to experience the following on the job:

• Around-the-clock access to a fully equipped prototyping studio for hands-on experimentation
• Variety in project size, type, and industry
• Creative, collaborative, multidisciplinary teams led by engineers
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research projects
• A relaxed environment where fun is encouraged

Compensation

• $140,000 – $190,000, commensurate with experience