**Experienced Full Stack Product Design Engineer – Home and Music Experience Development**

Are you a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for designing innovative products that shape the future of home and music experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential? If so, we invite you to join the Home Item Configuration group at blithequark, where we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in product design. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading innovator in the home and music industries, renowned for delivering the best-performing and most-loved home products. Our team of experts from various disciplines, including Modern Plan, Sound Designing, Packaging, Testing, Equipment, Tasks, and Showcasing, work together to create exceptional experiences for our clients. We're committed to making a lasting impact on the world, and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join our journey. **Key Responsibilities** As a Full Stack Product Design Engineer at blithequark, you'll be responsible for: * Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Modern Plan, Tasks, and cross-functional design groups, to conceptualize and develop innovative product ideas * Creating, modeling, assessing, and investigating new designs to meet the needs of our clients * Leading design reviews and contributing to peer design reviews to ensure the highest quality of our products * Presenting your work to cross-functional teams and leaders to drive design decisions and approvals * Producing detailed specifications and drawings to bring your designs to life * Communicating with internal manufacturing teams and external vendors to enhance designs for manufacturability, aesthetics, and performance * Directing failure analysis and design of experiments (DOEs) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions * Approving and describing designs through various iterations * Developing deep technical expertise by taking designs from concept to production * Ensuring that designs meet corrective and functional requirements to deliver top-tier products to our clients **Essential Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Designing or a related field * Strong foundation in design principles and high personal motivation * Design insight: exact mechanical intuition, imaginative critical thinking, curious nature, and attention to detail * Strong interpersonal skills: written, visual, and verbal communication to clearly convey design ideas and collaborate with teams * Experience creating parts and assemblies in 3D CAD * Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and other relevant design methodologies * Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) * Adaptability and comfort working in a rapidly evolving environment * Ability to travel globally (up to 20%) **Preferred Qualifications** * Master's degree in Mechanical Designing or a related field * Experience in product design for the home and music industries * Familiarity with design software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA * Knowledge of 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques * Experience with design for sustainability and environmental impact **Skills and Competencies** To succeed in this role, you'll need: * Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements * Strong technical skills in design software and tools * Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits** At blithequark, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. We offer: * Opportunities for professional development and growth * Access to training programs and resources to enhance your skills and knowledge * Collaborative and supportive work environment * Flexible work arrangements and remote work options * Opportunities for advancement and leadership development **Work Environment and Company Culture** We're proud of our company culture at blithequark, which values: * Innovation and creativity * Collaboration and teamwork * Customer focus and satisfaction * Continuous learning and development * Diversity, equity, and inclusion * Work-life balance and flexibility **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits** We offer a competitive compensation package, including: * Medical benefits: clinical, dental, and vision protection inclusion for employees and their qualified dependents * Health programs: drives to support employee well-being, including health programs and resources * Retirement plans: support in retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) plan, with potential employer contributions * Investment opportunities and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): qualification for investment opportunities and support in the ESPP to allow employees to buy blithequark stock at a discounted rate * Paid time off: vacation days, sick leave, and holidays for eligible employees * Employee discounts: limits on blithequark products and services for employees * Training and development: amazing opportunities for professional growth, including training programs and resources * Disaster insurance: disaster insurance coverage for employees * Employee Assistance Program (EAP): resources and support for employees dealing with personal or business-related challenges * Flexible work arrangements: contingent upon the job, employees may have options for flexible work hours or remote work **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and creative individual with a passion for designing innovative products, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and qualifications for this role. We can't wait to hear from you!