NPI Engineering Manager

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. Our award-winning office products –seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 35 years

Humanscale Design Studio is the creative force that drives Humanscale, the leading manufacturer of ergonomic products for the workplace. Our passion is designing products that combine uncompromising function and honest aesthetics with ultimate ease-of-use.

We seek an exceptional individual to join the engineering team as a NPI Engineering Manager focusing on new product development.  The successful applicant must possess a background as a design engineer of consumer products, an analytical and creative mind, a willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment, and an outstanding work ethic.

• Manage the development effort of multiple products simultaneously ensuring cost, schedule, and performance requirements are met.
• Work with Product Managers to define new product and project requirements
• Lead brainstorm sessions with design and engineering teams
• Conceptualize mechanical solutions both alone and with the design team
• Manage the construction of prototypes
• Review, test, and draw conclusions from prototypes and samples
• Using CAD software, develop 3D models of parts and assemblies
• Perform theoretical engineering analysis on prospective designs
• Develop engineering drawings that communicate applicable information for manufacturing and assembly
• Interface with manufacturers to define part manufacturability and acceptability
• Review off-tool samples and inspection reports while working to resolve manufacturing issues
• Interface with operations team to coordinate product launch
• Manage engineers within the Design Studio
• Manage external engineering consulting resources
• Refine internal product development processes

• Minimum 12 years experience as a design engineer in product development.
• Established record successfully developing products similar to those at Humanscale
• Exceptional understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems
• Skilled using 3-D modeling software such as Solidworks
• Skilled engineering parts using most common manufacturing processes and materials
• Skilled working with manufacturers to creating suitable engineering drawings
• Skilled working directly with overseas vendors to solve manufacturing issues
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences through various media, including;
• Clear and concise language
• Drawing skills
• Digital image manipulation
• Clear and professional emails
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Must be able to do repetitive bending and stretching

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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