Mechanical Engineer

STOR is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our team and support the design, development, and testing of our innovative Mini-MAPTM technology for food storage and its accessories. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our manufacturing and design partners to ensure high-quality design and manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include creating CAD designs and drawings for manufacturing purposes, supporting in-house testing and validation, and contributing to the overall product development lifecycle.

RESPONSABILITIES

Development

• Assist in developing test prototypes and troubleshooting mechanical design issues.
• Validate components and assemblies to ensure product quality and functionality
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and fabrication documents.
• Design and prototype under direction of the Director of Product Development.
• Collaborate with the R&D team in developing key requirements and device specifications
• Iterate quickly on designs and prototypes to meet development goals.
• Integrate PCB and other electrical components into mechanical designs in collaboration with the electrical engineering team.
• Work with suppliers to create prototypes, review designs along the way and get input from manufacturing support resources.
• Ensure compliance with safety, electronic, and project-specific standards.
• Travel to partner factories (e.g., in China, Hong Kong, or the Philippines) as needed to support production activities.

Manufacturing support

• Design any special tools and fixtures required or create specifications for these for manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing instructions, including visuals and translated guides for assembly processes.

Testing and Validation

• Assist in creating and executing device testing protocols.
• Perform testing and validation of product designs to ensure reliability and performance.
• Contribute to process validation efforts to optimize manufacturing outcomes.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in the design and development of electromechanical products (appliance design or consumer electronics preferred).
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and an understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Familiarity with plastics and metal design for manufacturing, and gas delivery systems is a plus.
• Experience working with industrial designers to balance aesthetics and functionality.
• Knowledge of integrating PCBs and electrical components into designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Experience with Asian manufacturing and willingness to travel is a strong advantage.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Preferred experience in appliance design, consumer electronics, or gas delivery systems.
• Familiarity with ISO-9000 or similar quality-controlled environments is a plus.

ENVIRONMENT

• Flexible work-from-home setup to accommodate collaboration with international vendors.
• Company-provided laptop for remote work and project management.
• Potential for travel to international manufacturing locations.
• Full-time role (40 hours/week)