Senior Design Engineer

Who We Are

Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we’ve been in the trenches. Over the last 9 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we’ve innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to -old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 9 years, we’ve had parents’ backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don’t usually see on the ’gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. And, we’re just getting started.

How You Will Make An Impact

Frida is looking for a Sr. Design Engineer to join our Product Development team and have a strong track record of bringing consumer products to market. They will act as the bridge from product ideation to mass production, designing with manufacturing in mind while also pushing the envelope of what is currently possible. The Sr. Design Engineer will have strong organizational and prioritization skills, staying on top of multiple projects at the same time. The selected individual will love solving problems and can troubleshoot different kinds of product, manufacturing, or material challenges. Responsibilities to include:

Project Management

Take on full responsibility for managing multiple design projects from ideation through production tooling release within a fast-paced development environment

Manage projects according to key project indicators – schedule, budget, and quality

Product Development

Transform product ideas and concepts into reality while following the stage-gate design process

Identify critical product characteristics and ensure integration into product designs

Identify the best materials and manufacturing methods to meet the performance needs of the product requirements

Establish product manufacturing production specifications and first quality product metrics

Evaluate product component changes and support the supply chain team with ongoing projects

Support the qualification and tracking of tools, molds, and fixtures

Cross-Functional Leadership

Ensure cross-functional teamwork and communication with internal and external contacts to drive the progress of projects to plan

Collaborate with strategy, design, packaging engineering, regulatory, reliability, and operations teams to identify challenges and offer solutions

Vendor Collaboration

Support the selection of components and final product manufacturers, including overseeing first shots through final article verification

Maintain regular communications supporting successful partnerships and manage project expectations and collaborative designs

Domestic and international travel is required (15%)

Deliverables:

Tool ready 3D product design

Product and material specifications

Design for manufacturability

Sustaining engineering and updating and improving existing models to 4.5+ Stars!

Input for reliability and regulatory testing requirements

Other projects as assigned

What You Will Need

B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience

5+ years of Design Engineering experience

Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solid Works )

Design for manufacturability experience

Experience and knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics injection manufacturing

Ability to learn new concepts quickly

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills

FEA analysis, tooling design, and manufacturing experience

Experience developing products in highly regulated industries (kids, medical)

Experience working with soft goods and textiles

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which requirements & priorities constantly change

A self-starter with an ability to complete tasks both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Who You Will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Sr. Design Engineer, you will work closely with Project Management, Brand, Industrial Design, Packaging, Reliability, and Regulatory teams.

Our Ways of Working

Frida HQ is located in Miami, Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Why You Will Love Working At Frida

Robust health benefits including:

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

Employer paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term

FSA & HSA

401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting

Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater

Flexible paid and parental leave

Weekly wellness programming including manicures & pedicures, massages, and carwashes

Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!

Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth

Company-wide events & outings- we know how to throw a party! Team engagement is at the epicenter of our culture, whether it’s getting together for our annual Fam Jam bash or giving back to our community through a day of service

Exclusive employee product discounts

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