Mechanical Design Engineer

Who We Are

Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we've been in the trenches. Over the last 9 years, we've dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we've innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 9 years, we've had parents' backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don't usually see on the 'gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn't even know they had. And, we're just getting started.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Product Development team and have a strong track record of bringing consumer products to market. They will act as the bridge from product ideation to mass production, designing with manufacturing in mind while also pushing the envelope of what is currently possible. The Mechanical Design Engineer will have strong organizational and prioritization skills, staying on top of multiple projects at the same time. The selected individual will love solving problems and can troubleshoot different kinds of product, manufacturing, or material challenges.

Responsibilities to include:

Project Management

• Take on full responsibility for managing multiple design projects from ideation through production tooling release within a fast-paced development environment

• Manage projects according to key project indicators - schedule, budget, and quality

Product Development

• Transform product ideas and concepts into reality while following the stage-gate design process

• Identify critical product characteristics and ensure integration into product designs

• Identify the best materials and manufacturing methods to meet the performance needs of the product requirements

• Establish product manufacturing production specifications and first quality product metrics

• Evaluate product component changes and support the supply chain team with ongoing projects

• Support the qualification and tracking of tools, molds, and fixtures

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Ensure cross-functional teamwork and communication with internal and external contacts to drive the progress of projects to plan

• Collaborate with strategy, design, packaging engineering, regulatory, reliability, and operations teams to identify challenges and offer solutions

Vendor Collaboration

• Support the selection of components and final product manufacturers, including overseeing first shots through final article verification

• Maintain regular communications supporting successful partnerships and manage project expectations and collaborative designs

• Domestic and international travel is required (15%)

Deliverables:

• Tool ready 3D product design

• Product and material specifications

• Design for manufacturability

• Sustaining engineering and updating and improving existing models to 4.5+ Stars!

• Input for reliability and regulatory testing requirements

• Other projects as assigned

What You Will Need

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience

• 6-8+ years of Design Engineering experience

• Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solid Works preferred)

• Design for manufacturability experience

• Experience and knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics injection manufacturing

• Ability to learn new concepts quickly

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills

• FEA analysis, tooling design, and manufacturing experience

• Experience developing products in highly regulated industries (kids, medical)

• Experience working with soft goods and textiles

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which requirements & priorities constantly change

• A self-starter with an ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Who You Will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work closely with Operations, Product Development, Project Management and Brand Management teams.

Our Ways of Working

Frida HQ is located in Miami, Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Why You Will Love Working at Frida

• Robust health benefits including:
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• FSA & HSA
• 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater.
• Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave.
• Weekly wellness programming designed to maximize personal time and minimize time spent investing in personal care outside of work hours. This includes a variety of programming such as in-office manicures & pedicures, blowouts, massages, and carwash services.
• Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
• Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Company-wide events & outings. Team engagement is at the center of our culture. This ranges from small department-specific teambuilding or informal outings to our annual Fam Jam family carnival that celebrates the people in your life who support you in bringing your best self to work each day. We also host an annual Day of Service to support our local Miami community, and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that support our mission to serve parents and children.
• Exclusive employee product discounts.

Frida provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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