Position Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Bear Archery Brands
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Location: Evansville, IN
Status: Exempt
Job Purpose: Work collaboratively to design, develop, and test archery, hunting, and outdoor products.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Utilize 3D Modeling software to design innovative archery, hunting, and outdoor products.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing and product management teams to ensure designs are practical, feasible, and align with project goals.
- Develop and construct prototypes to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability, ensuring product standards are met before final production.
- Document and analyze testing data, to assist in necessary design adjustments to ensure products meet safety standards and are market-ready.
- Collaborate with the Product Management team during the design phase, providing expert advice on design specifications and expected outcomes.
- Research competitor products with the Product Development team to generate new ideas for making our products the best in the market
- Calculate cost estimates for final product designs
- Enter and maintain BOM’s for manufactured products
- Ensure all product designs and prototypes comply with industry safety standards and regulations, particularly regarding materials and mechanical integrity.
- Collaborate with the regulatory team to ensure products meet necessary certifications before market release.
- Manage timelines of the project design/prototyping/testing phase to ensure on-time delivery of new products.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1+ years of professional experience in an engineering role, preferably within product design or development.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on developing practical solutions for real-world challenges.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling software, including SolidWorks or equivalent, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as you will be working closely with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, and sales.
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment is crucial.
- Problem-solving and innovative thinking are highly valued.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting, with frequent communication via talking and listening.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional stooping, kneeling, and fine motor coordination for prototype assembly and testing.
- Provide assistance with event setups.
Working Conditions
- Primarily based in an office and lab environment; this is an in-person role and not a remote position.
- Occasional travel, both domestic and international, may be required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee; other duties may be assigned.