Product Development Engineer (M.E.)
Mechanical Engineer Focused on New Product Development
Location: In person at Kickr Designs headquarters
Kickr Design is seeking an exceptionally talented, driven, and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a passion for new product development, is capable of juggling multiple projects at one time while maintaining excellent organization, and can demonstrate an ability to quickly and creatively solve problems. The position also requires an individual that owns his/her projects, works well in teams and interacts with clients.
This role will focus on contributing to our new product development projects, consumer products, medical projects, as well as our industrial equipment design/automation projects. In depth knowledge of the new product development process is key to this role along with the ability to advise our customers on efficient and effective approaches.
Requirements
Experience & Education
- High EQ and strong situational awareness
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D and technical drawings)
- 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)
- FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
- 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)
- Solid understanding of a broad range of manufacturing process such as injection molding, casting, thermoforming, sheet metal, machining, additive manufacturing, welding, etc.
Project Responsibilities
- Strong creative problem solving and innovative solutions tailored to client needs
- Ability to deeply understand client/user needs and propose efficient and effective solutions to help solve them
- Document and communicate progress with team and customers, maintain project schedules and timelines
- Develop positive working relationships with vendors and clients
- Prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Medical device development experience and knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements and ISO 13485 is a plus
- Surface modeling experience is a plus
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
- $80,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience
Ready to join the team?
Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Professional Recruiters:
Kickr Design does not accept unsolicited resumes, CVs, or candidate profiles from third-party search firms, staffing agencies, or professional recruiters. All unsolicited submissions sent to Kickr Design or any of our employees—via email, our career site, or internal communication channels—will be considered the sole property of Kickr Design, free of any fee or financial obligation.
We will not pay a placement or commission fee of any kind for any candidate hired as a result of an unsolicited submission. To be eligible for a placement fee, an agency must have an active, written, and fully executed vendor agreement in place with Kickr Design’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition department and must have been explicitly assigned to a specific open requisition by our team in advance.
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