**Experienced Full Stack Product Design Engineer – Home and Music Experience Development**

Are you a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for designing innovative products that shape the future of home and music experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join blithequark's Home Item Configuration group as a Product Design Engineer, where you'll play a key role in shaping the next generation of home and music products that delight our customers. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading innovator in the home and music industries, known for delivering the best-performing and most beloved home products that exceed our customers' expectations. Our Product Development (PD) group is responsible for conceiving, planning, testing, investigating, and bringing to life new products that define home and music experiences. We work closely with a diverse range of disciplines across various associations, including Modern Design, Sound Designing, Packaging, Detecting, Equipment, Tasks, and Showcasing, to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. **Key Responsibilities** As a Product Design Engineer at blithequark, you will be responsible for: * Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Modern Design, Tasks, and cross-functional design groups, to conceptualize ideas and solutions for complex design challenges * Creating, modeling, assessing, and investigating new designs to ensure they meet our high standards for performance, manufacturability, and aesthetics * Leading design reviews and contributing to peer design reviews to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and innovation * Presenting your work to cross-functional teams and leaders to ensure that our products meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders * Producing detailed specifications and drawings to communicate your designs to internal manufacturing teams and external vendors * Conducting failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions * Approving and describing designs through various iterations to ensure that they meet our high standards for performance, manufacturability, and aesthetics * Developing deep technical expertise by taking designs from concept to production * Ensuring that our products meet corrective and functional requirements to deliver top-tier equipment to our customers **Essential Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Designing or a related field * Strong design fundamentals and high personal inspiration * Design insight: exact mechanical intuition, imaginative critical thinking, curious nature, and attention to detail * Strong interpersonal skills: written, visual, and verbal communication skills to clearly convey design ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams * Experience creating parts and assemblies in 3D CAD software * Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and other relevant design methodologies * Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) * Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving environment * Ability to travel globally (up to 20%) **Preferred Qualifications** * Master's degree in Mechanical Designing or a related field * Experience in product design, engineering, or a related field * Strong understanding of design principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes * Familiarity with design software, such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA * Experience with design for sustainability and environmental impact * Strong leadership and project management skills **Skills and Competencies** * Strong design fundamentals and high personal inspiration * Design insight: exact mechanical intuition, imaginative critical thinking, curious nature, and attention to detail * Strong interpersonal skills: written, visual, and verbal communication skills to clearly convey design ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams * Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving environment * Ability to travel globally (up to 20%) * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At blithequark, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development. As a Product Design Engineer, you will have opportunities to: * Develop your technical expertise through training programs, workshops, and conferences * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products that meet the needs of our customers * Take on leadership roles and mentor junior engineers to develop their skills and expertise * Participate in design reviews and contribute to peer design reviews to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and innovation * Develop your communication and presentation skills through regular presentations to cross-functional teams and leaders **Work Environment and Company Culture** blithequark is a dynamic and innovative company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our work environment is fast-paced and challenging, but also supportive and inclusive. We offer a range of benefits and perks to support our employees' well-being and career growth, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents * Health projects and resources to support employee well-being * Retirement plans, including a 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions * Investment opportunities and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to allow employees to purchase blithequark stock at a discounted rate * Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays * Employee discounts on blithequark products and services * Opportunities for professional development and growth through training programs, workshops, and conferences * Disaster insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees with personal or business-related challenges **Compensation and Benefits** We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: * $30/hour salary * Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents * Health projects and resources to support employee well-being * Retirement plans, including a 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions * Investment opportunities and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to allow employees to purchase blithequark stock at a discounted rate * Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and holidays * Employee discounts on blithequark products and services * Opportunities for professional development and growth through training programs, workshops, and conferences * Disaster insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees with personal or business-related challenges **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and creative individual with a passion for designing innovative products, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join blithequark's Home Item Configuration group as a Product Design Engineer. 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