Product Designer IV

Product Designer IV

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Product Designer IV, Sunnyvale, CA in the United States.

Position Title: Product Designer IV

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: [>%3D40 weeks] [Contract] [On-site]

Pay Range: $80 - $90/hr. on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Title: Product Designer IV

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Job Summary:

• The Soft Goods Engineering team develops and integrate technical soft goods solutions across Client's consumer VR, AR, Smart Glasses, Wearables and Accessories product lines. We work closely with creative, technical and operations partners as we push the boundaries of what is possible in Soft Goods integration.
• Extensive experience in Soft Goods engineering, design and development is strongly preferred but not required for this position.
• As a Soft Goods Product Design Engineer Contract worker, you will take a role in designing novel Soft Goods solutions to improve comfort and ergonomics for our consumer electronics devices.
• You'll own parts and assemblies such as facial interfaces, strap systems, wrist wearables with integrated electronics and charging carry cases. We also provide support for our accessories lines such as carry cases and VR headset customization.
• As a member of our team, you will support designs through iterative prototyping and testing, while working with a team of talented engineers, designers and manufacturers.
• You will refine selected designs and coordinate with manufacturing experts during the production process. Our ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, deep experience in designing and manufacturing consumer electronics products (Soft Goods experience preferred), expert 3D and 2D CAD capability, and excellent prototyping skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new Soft Goods parts and assemblies for high-volume consumer electronic devices.
• Support Soft Goods engineering activities throughout the product life cycle, from definition and creation, through design, production, and next-gen improvements.
• Collaborate with small teams of engineers and vendors to drive down selections of options and deliver products within tight time and cost constraints.
• Implement sound engineering processes and systematic approaches, while solving diverse design and manufacturing challenges.
• Serve as a resident expert in Soft Goods design engineering and DFM.
• Create 2D Drawings and technical documentation, using best practices such as GD&T
• Test and evaluate soft goods design components for manufacturability and performance.
• Coordinate with Soft Goods manufacturing experts to optimize part design and production processes, run DOEs and ensure we meet process capability targets.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in product design engineering of consumer products from concept to production.
• 5+ years of experience in 3D modeling in SolidWorks, Pro/E or NX (NX preferred)
• Expert knowledge in engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with human factors and wearable technologies.
• Knowledge in mechanical design fundamentals for typical consumer electronics design (injection molding, stamping, casting, MIM, machining, etc.)
• Experience working with China-based vendors remotely and in-person
• Experience mentoring others, leading by example, and elevating the engineering excellence of your team
• Experience building and assembling prototypes in the shop.

Preferred Qualification:

• Soft Goods manufacturing expertise and proven record of shipping consumer products with integrated Soft Goods elements.
• Knowledge of Soft Goods manufacturing processes (textiles, foam, leather, adhesives, silicone).
• Experience shipping products in a new product category.
• Experience with building Soft Goods prototypes in the shop.
• Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills.

BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCForward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCForward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231014 when responding to this ad.

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