Sr. Mechanical Engineer

You ll be a technical leader who emphasizes electromechanical systems for window-covering automation, high-volume productization, cross-functional leadership, and design governance by driving the mechanical design of motorized window-covering systems and accessories and you ll do it with a design-driven mindset. This includes global leading consumer products with strong industrial design (ID) intent, CMF (color/material/finish), ergonomics, tactile feel, sound quality, and an exceptional overall user experience. You ll own end-to-end delivery from concept through production, set the bar on design rigor (DFM/DFA, tolerance, acoustics, reliability), and mentor a cross-functional team while partnering with domestic and overseas suppliers. What You ll Do Lead electromechanical design for motorized shade systems and accessories (geartrains, housings, mounts, clutch interfaces, battery enclosures, connectors).

Own design governance:

drive and maintain the Design Review Release Process; ensure documentation quality (CAD, drawings, BOMs, specs, ECOs).

Scale high-volume products:

architect for annual volumes ranging from ~10k to 400k+, balancing cost, manufacturability, reliability, and acoustic performance.

Run deep engineering analyses:

tolerance stacks, durability/cycle life, DFMEA, friction/torque budgets, mechanism kinematics, NVH/noise, thermal, and FEA as needed. Prototype & validate: plan and execute builds, test methods/fixtures, life tests, environmental/abuse tests, acoustics, aesthetics ID appearance, customer user experience, and system power/energy measurements. Motor & drive selection: specify, source, and validate DC motors/gear motors for performance, reliability, sound quality, and cost; collaborate on motor control needs with EE/FW.

Power systems:

design for Li-ion rechargeable and alkaline battery solutions; partner on BMS/charging, safety, and compliance.

Manufacturing partnership:

integrate DFM/DFA early; work closely with contract manufacturers and tiered suppliers in China, South Korea, Germany, Mexico, and U.S. sites.

Cross-functional leadership:

coordinate with Product Management, Sourcing global suppliers and contract manufacturers, Quality, Compliance, and various brand product groups; guide external design consultants to ensure quality design integrity through MP.

Implement engineering with industrial design:

translate ID intent into the client design language into robust, manufacturable mechanisms and housings (tight seams/witness lines, controlled draft/parting, consistent wall thickness, hidden fasteners, refined textures). Own CMF & finish quality: specify textures, gloss, and coatings; drive color harmony across remotes, hubs, battery packs, chargers, and mounts; partner with suppliers on gate/runner placement to protect A-surfaces.

Champion customer experience:

incorporate Voice of Customer (VoC), usability studies, and field feedback early; design for intuitive install/use, ergonomic actuation, haptics, and acoustics (quiet, pleasant sound).

Design governance:

maintain the Design Review Release Process with explicit checkpoints for constraints, surfaces, draft angles, tolerances, stack-up analyses, critical inspections, tooling design (ejectors/gates definition), mold ID, test results, assembly processes, PCBA electronics, EOL fixtures, firmware/software revisions, and a complete BOM revision-controlled AVL list. Sustainability & quality: champion durability, reparability, materials selection, and energy efficiency; drive cost and quality improvements for current lines. Mentor and upskill junior engineers and designers; elevate best practices and tools. Minimum Qualifications BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred). 8+ years in mechanical product development with electromechanical systems and high-volume consumer/architectural products. Proven ownership from concept to production on motorized/actuated products or compact mechanisms. Expert in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and/or NX UG), mechanical drawings, GD&T, and revision control/PDM. Strong DFM/DFA with plastics (injection molding/overmold), die casting, extrusions, sheet metal, and precision assemblies. Hands-on with tolerance analysis, DFMEA, cycle/life testing, NVH/noise, and reliability methods. Experience specifying/validating DC motors/gear trains and designing around battery systems (Li-ion). Demonstrated success working with global suppliers/CMs and cross-functional teams.

Human factors/HMI background:

ergonomics, button/knob feel, optical indicators, UX prototyping. CMF expertise (mold-texture callouts, gloss units, delta-E color control, coating specs, UV/chemical resistance). Experience running VoC programs, usability tests, beta trials, and translating findings into design changes. Clear communicator; able to influence, document decisively, and drive alignment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with home automation/IoT accessories, HMI/ergonomics, and user-centric design/Voice of Customer. Familiarity with embedded systems integration (sensors, firmware interfaces, EMI/ESD). Acoustic design for small mechanisms (quiet gear train strategies, damping, materials). Test automation, data acquisition, and analysis (current/voltage/energy monitoring). Working knowledge of safety, regulatory, and battery compliance (UL/IEC, UN38.3, RoHS, REACH). Exposure to sustainability practices (LCA, materials selection) a plus. Track record establishing/optimizing design review and release processes.