Role Description
Aperia Technologies is solving hard engineering problems in the
vehicle efficiency space. We are looking for a seasoned Mechanical
Engineer to join our team, to apply a mastery of engineering
analysis, mechanical design, and volume production methods to develop
amazing products. Working at Aperia, expect to stretch your problem
solving skills daily; you will regularly solve technical challenges
which require a highly developed mix of theoretical know-how,
strategic thinking, and hands-on engineering. If you are a talented
engineer and team-player with a knack for taking ideas from napkin to
high-volume production, you have come to the right place.
Essential Responsibilities
* Own the development and production launch of a wide array of
mechanical components and subsystems
* Work with Product Marketing to define and select product
improvements and feature expansions for implementation
* Utilize CAD and analytical tools such as FEA (Solidworks
simulation), numerical modeling, reliability modeling, and
statistical analysis to ensure design quality
* Apply strong DFM skills to achieve excellent high volume part
quality and low cost for injection molded, die cast, stamped, and
screw machined components
* Manage subsystem R&D testing and validation activities for your
product, utilizing both internal and external testing resources
* Develop technical specifications and engineering requirements,
apply risk reduction methodology to ensure product quality (DFMEA,
Fault Tree, P-diagrams, etc)
* Create production drawings and manage relevant production
qualification (PPAP) activities
* Work with the manufacturing team to develop and optimize
production processes and equipment
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years of experience and at least one full program
cycle (concept to production launch) designing high volume consumer,
automotive, or military products
* Strong knowledge of platings/coatings, design for vibration,
bolted joints, and general machine design
* In-depth technical experience with high volume production processes
* Portfolio that demonstrates exceptional technical ingenuity,
and the ability to execute the design of novel concepts through to
manufacturing production
* Strong preference for experience (>1 product lifecycle)
developing functionally complex systems with aggressive quality and
cost targets
* Proven ability in cross-disciplinary leadership and collaboration
* Strong proficiency in Solidworks 2012 or later is required
* Minimum BSME from an accredited engineering institution preferred
Application Instructions
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
<mailto:devin.spratt_at_aperiatech.com>devin.spratt_at_aperiatech.com.
Please see
<
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/aperia-technologies-inc-9fdcd474/sr-mechanical-design-engineer-new-product-development-4aaa23db>here
for the job listing.
About Aperia Technologies, Inc.
Aperia Technologies, Inc.
(<
http://www.aperiatech.com>www.aperiatech.com) is developing
innovative automatic tire inflation and wheel-system management
technology for the transportation industry. Our solutions have a
significant effect on the bottom-line of our customers while reducing
their environmental footprint. Aperia is a venture backed start-up
that is on a path towards high growth as the industry pulls our
technology onto the worldwide stage. Located in the San Francisco Bay
Area, Aperia is positioned near Tesla, ATDynamics, Peloton
Technologies and a myriad of other visionary transportation focused
companies. With the infrastructure to support rapid innovation and
the resources to attack the problem head-on, Aperia presents an
exciting career opportunity.
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Received on 2015-10-14 09:52:16