Research And Development Design Engineer

Research and Development (R & D) Design Engineer

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Research and Development (R & D) Design Engineer will report to the Sr. Manager, Design Engineering in Austin, TX. This role is a core member of the Food and Beverage engineering team acting as the conduit for long-term development initiatives, designing with manufacturing in mind while pushing the envelope of what is possible for the best product performance and user experience.

YETI is looking for a highly motivated self-starting R & D Design Engineer with a proven track record of integrating innovative ideas into new products. You thrive in fast-paced environments with entrepreneurial DNA and are comfortable charting new territory. Your strong organizational skills allow you to stay on top of multiple projects at the same time. Your applied R&D background allows you to research, create, review, support, and manage the development of new technologies or products. You have a natural curiosity and repeatedly ask the question, "Is there a better way?" You can trouble-shoot and problem-solve every different kind of product, manufacturing, or material challenge thrown your way. In fact, you love solving problems – the bigger the challenge, the more satisfying the resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop innovative products
• Manage multiple projects from ideation to hand-over
• Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects
• Translate non-technical requests into technical performance requirements
• Establish product architecture including part breakout and material selection
• Create proof of principle prototypes
• Utilize CAD/CAE analysis tools to raise confidence in design
• Establish product manufacturing specifications and critical to quality metrics
• Scout for new technologies and new product ideas that are aligned with the product roadmap
• Work with internal and external labs to establish appropriate test criteria for new technologies
• Technical documentation of project progress as well as any functional or design constraints associated with the idea.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Greater than 5 years of Design Engineering or R&D experience, or a combination of both.
• Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with multi-component assemblies (mechanisms a plus)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to distill complex information into concepts a non-technical audience can understand
• Experience and knowledge of metal component fabrication preferred
• FEA analysis experience (ANSYS, Moldex3D preferred)
• Experience working directly with Marketing and Industrial Design teams preferred
• International product development experience preferred
• Manufacturing processes knowledge (injection molding, casting, sheet metal forming, etc.) preferred
• Material selection experience (glass, ceramic, glass-ceramic, coatings, etc.). preferred
• Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 15%)
• Must be able to work in the US without visa sponsorship required

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.