Design Engineer (R&D)

Requisition ID: 218981Store # : O00267 R&D Concept Deve - 1ICON FHRPosition: Full-TimeOakley. Designed to push the boundaries of performance. From advanced eyewear technology to apparel innovation, Oakley sets itself apart from the rest. Backed by the power of Luxottica, our athletes and customers expect the best in sports performance and Oakley employees help to fuel this driveGENERAL FUNCTIONThe R&D Design Engineer is a member of the team that creates and delivers brand-relevant technologies to the Product Roadmap. R&D’s core role is innovation through timely creation of technologies with meaningful consumer benefits. This position emphasizes mechanical and structural development through rapid iteration, to support product level initiatives.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a core executional element of the R&D team, relied upon for conceptualization and technical execution

Functions as a primary member of a cross-functional team

Responsible for mechanical and structural engineering of new products

Develops new technologies, in line with feature, performance and cost specifications

Executes improvements to legacy products

Maintains project progress by completion of engineering tasks to published timeline

Tests performance improvements through application of the scientific method

Working focus is on execution of underlying tasks within a project

Primary cross functional partners include ID, Engineering and Vision Performance Lab

Tracks assignment progress through reporting manager

Operates with technical and scheduling direction from senior staff

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering Degree

4+yrs engineering experience

CAD modeling, packaging and assembly experience

Familiarity with polymers, plastics processing and injection molding

Rapid prototyping/additive manufacturing methods and design

Experience conducting physical testing and sample evaluation

Hands-on fabrication of prototypes for testing and user feedback

Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word

Imaginative outside the box thinker with a history of problem solving

Simple and Fast approach to innovating, fail fast- learn faster

Technical leadership and strong collaboration in cross functional teams

Strong organizational, people, verbal and written communication skills

Self-starter with high attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar

5+yrs multi-industry experience, with a focus in consumer products

ProE/Creo proficiency

Skilled in volumetric modeling and surface creation

Packaging and manipulation of assemblies

Mechanical assembly manipulation

FEA and moldflow simulation

Practical knowledge of wearable electronics product design

Familiarity with MIM, die casting, forging and other metal forming technogie

Experience conducting physical testing and sample evaluation

Field testing with end-users in various environments

Entrepreneurial spirit through constant progression and improvement

Passion for and participation in our core sports

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