Associate Principal Engineer
Core
Lead mechanical design and product integration for Dyson products by managing JDM partners, overseeing build/test processes, and ensuring design maturity.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (product integration)
Builds
Mechanical designs and product assemblies for consumer appliances
Domain
Consumer goods / Mechanical engineering / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Systems engineering, Requirements management, Risk management, Manufacturing techniques (injection molding, stamping, die-casting), 3D CAD, PLM, Cost estimation, JDM partner management
Preferred skills
Motor and pump knowledge, Tool maker negotiation, Process improvement
Technologies
3D CAD, PLM systems, Analysis packages
Responsibilities
Manage design requirements and ensure JDM interpretation, Plan and report on design project dependencies and risks, Oversee mechanical design development and integration, Evaluate build process effectiveness and quality, Provide technical guidance for test planning and execution, Assess design maturity and residual risks, Approve change requests and part approvals, Evaluate JDM capabilities and develop RFI/RFP/SOW, Improve design engineering tools and workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC