Mechanical Engineer

About the job
Kalogon, a smart seating startup based in Melbourne, seeks a top notch Mechanical Engineer to help us expand our product lines as we adapt our seating technology for new customers. The ideal candidate will have experience with design for manufacture with injection molded assembly, ideally with consumer or medical device products.

What You'll Do

Design & Development

Designing injection moldable assemblies and supporting the production handoff
Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings using Onshape
Focus on electromechanical assembly design and work with electronics designer and product to figure out efficient integrated solutions for electromechanical systems
Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test procedures, assembly instructions, and technical reports to meet criteria for inclusion in required reporting
Understand the impact of different material choices on product lifecycle, durability, and how this impacts what your design choices are
Translate product design requirements into thoughtful mechanical designs and solutions to meet customer needs
Work with Engineering team leader on deciding the right process for prototyping and volume production of parts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams touching every part of the business
Project Management

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints
Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure design feasibility and cost-effectiveness
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis investigations
Present thorough project updates to stakeholders and management
Cultivate empathy with end users and ensure you understand their perspective and how it applies to your work
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction initiatives
Contribute to the development of engineering standards and procedures
Support manufacturing processes and resolve production-related technical issues
Testing & Validation

Design and execute test protocols to validate product performance, reliability, and safety
Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings
Support prototype development and participate in design verification activities
Troubleshoot technical issues and implement corrective actions
Skills & Experience Required

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum 4 years of professional mechanical engineering experience with at least 2 full product development cycles under your belt
Proven track record of successfully completing complex engineering projects from concept to production
Familiarity and previous collaboration on connected devices controlled by software
Technical Skills

Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusio360, Creo, or similar)
Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles
Understanding of manufacturing processes including sheet metal design and fabrication, machining, welding, casting, and injection molding
Experience with rapid prototyping technologies (3D printing, CNC machining)
Beneficial and Bonus Experience
Medical device experience
Experience in seating ergonomics or seating engineering
Knowledge of aviation or aerospace seating standards and certification requirements
Understanding of software development processes and agile methodologies
Pneumatics experience around sealing surface design

Role Details

Role reports to: Engineering Manager
Role works with: Development, Product, Product, Marketing, Sales
Role location: In Melbourne, FL with occasional opportunities to work from home
Some travel, estimated as 2 - 4 business trips a year