It’s in our DNA to identify problems, create inventions and wrap those inventions in art. Some call it a relentless drive to make things better. We call it Mad Science, and it lives in everything we do. Everything that fuels our passion. Our products, our athletes, our employees, our culture, our brand.
Based in Orange County, California, our 600,000-square-foot headquarters is a statement for all things innovative. Everything we design, we design here. And most innovations we produce are produced here. Our headquarters is home to creative people who find equal time for work and play. Sports and Mad Science define our culture, and our employees live both every day. We open our doors to people who embrace work and life with equal passion.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Research, development and design engineering of advanced product concepts
Function as design engineering lead and project manager for assigned projects. (First hand and full ownership of advanced product development from concept to commercialization).
Research and prove-out creative, elegant solutions to complex product concept problems/challenges.
Full responsibility for mechanical design engineering, performance, functionality and design integrity of assigned project/products.
Discovery and development of materials, processes and cutting-edge technologies for application into new and existing Oakley products.
Research potential technology suppliers/partners that could enable new Oakley products.
Design and conduct experiments/tests with proven scientific methods.
Maintain detailed documentation of all critical project development data and test results.
Work closely with Design team and Program managers to establish clear product definition.
Responsible for establishing concept feasibility and for meeting product definition targets.
Travel (domestic and abroad)
Experience - External:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BS Degree in Mechanical engineering
Minimum 4 years experience in Design Engineering and product development
Minimum 4 years experience in research and development directly related to advanced product development / advanced materials development.
Proven track record of researching, engineering, developing and successfully bringing advanced product concepts to market
Extensive experience in materials processing technology such as injection molding, CNC machining, stamping, forging, casting, thermoforming, MIM, etc.
Clear passion for technology and innovation
Trouble shooter, creative problem solver, detail-oriented
Extensive knowledge of materials (plastics, metals, ceramics, composites, elastomers)
2 years experience with 3D CAD modeling (Pro-e or SolidWorks)
Expertise in DOE techniques and data analysis.
Proven experience in Design for Manufacturability
Experience working in cross-functional team environment
Strong communication skills both written and verbal; documentation skills a must
Self-starter, self-motivated, ability to accomplish project goals with minimal supervision.
Project management experience and skills
Experience with analytical tools desired (FEA, MoldFlow, etc.)
PLUS FACTORS:
Knowledge of Oakley products.
Product development engineering experience.
Mold flow analysis and FEA experience a plus.
Knowledge of structural components and/or plastics applications.
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