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About Vantage Product Development
At Vantage Product Development, we believe that great engineering happens when you enjoy what you do and who you do it with. We are a relaxed but dedicated group of professionals who work hard to help our customers grow while actively supporting one another. We view our company not just as a workplace, but as a family where wins are shared and collaboration is the standard. If you are looking for a place where you can expand your knowledge, do meaningful work, and enjoy your time doing it, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Vantage?
A Supportive Culture: We are a relaxed group that supports each other. We believe in working hard, but also enjoying our time together.
Growth Opportunities
We invest in our team’s knowledge and abilities.
Shared Success: We celebrate our wins together and ensure everyone feels like a partner in the company’s future.
Comprehensive Benefits: We offer different levels of compensation and benefits packages designed to make sure every participant feels like a valued part of our family.
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Associate Mechanical R&D Engineer
About the Role We are looking for a collaborative Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work on diverse product development projects—ranging from [mention sectors, e.g., medical devices to consumer electronics]—taking ideas from initial concept through to prototyping and manufacturing. Onsite & hybrid: 3 days onsite 2 days offsite
You won’t just be a cog in a machine here; you will be a key part of our “work family,” solving complex technical problems while mentoring and learning from your peers. We foster an environment where we support each other when needs arise, ensuring we deliver excellence to our clients without sacrificing our company culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Innovation: Create 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, taking products from concept to production.
- Collaborative Problem Solving: Work closely with the Vantage team and our clients to identify requirements and develop elegant engineering solutions.
- Prototyping & Testing: Build and test prototypes (functional and cosmetic) to validate designs, analyzing data to iterate and improve performance.
- Documentation: Create clear technical documentation, including assembly instructions, test reports, and BOMs.
- Vendor Management: Communicate with machine shops and vendors to source parts and manage fabrication lead times.
- Team Support: Participate in design reviews, share technical knowledge with the team, and contribute to our collective growth and “shared wins.”
Required Qualifications
- Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- Experience: [2–5] years of experience in product development or mechanical design.
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in SolidWorks (part modeling, surfacing, assembly, and drawings).
- Soft Skills: A team-oriented mindset. You are someone who enjoys helping others, communicates openly, and fits into a relaxed but professional environment.
- Versatility: Ability to switch between different types of projects and adapt to new challenges.
Desired Qualifications (Bonus)
- Experience with Medical Device design controls (ISO 13485) or Consumer Product design.
- Knowledge of various manufacturing processes (Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Sheet Metal, 3D Printing).
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)