Mechanical engineering | Product Design

Hi! We're Charcoal.

The world is filled with primitive, dull products that don’t add much value to our lives. A desk is just a surface to hold things up or an article of clothing is just a surface on our skin. We're changing that by leveraging great design and engineering to unlock the potential of these everyday products that have remained stagnant for centuries.

Check out our award-winning intelligent desk - www.charcoal.inc

And what's cooking now - https://www.charcoal.inc/products/charcoal-case

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in Charcoal's growth. You will be responsible for the entire product development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and implementation.

Responsibilities
• Design and develop mechanical systems and components, utilizing CAD and FEA software
• Ideate concepts and develop prototypes
• Perform detailed engineering analyses to validate designs
• Plan and execute testing procedures, analyze results and implement improvements
• Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including calculations, drawings, and test reports
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Work with industrial design, manufacturing and operations teams to troubleshoot product challenges

Qualifications
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in product design
• 3D CAD software proficiency
• Expertise in machine design
• DFM & manufacturing knowledge in plastics (Injection Molding & Vacuum Casting) & metals (sheet metal & machining)
• Design for reliability, including accelerated life cycle testing parameters
• Hands-on experience in rapid prototyping & 3D printing
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• First-principles problem-solving approach for root cause analysis and action
• Attention to detail in design, analysis, & documentation
• Application engineering skills to identify & select various COTS items
• Experience in scaling organizations and setting up processes
• Be a nerd about products

Hiring Process
• Initial 10-minute screening call
• Detailed interview with the engineering team
• Final interview with the leadership team