CompanyGantri is the first digital manufacturer for design. We enable any designer or brand to create high-quality, sustainable design products 10x faster with no minimums. We manufacture at our Digital Factory in California on-demand at industrial-scale efficiency and ship directly to the end customer. Gantri is the most awarded design manufacturer in America.
Role We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Gantri's industrial design team and bridge their vision with global manufacturing partners. In this role, you'll design and refine the foundational building blocks of Gantri products-shaping them for our next-generation digital manufacturing platform. You'll ensure our creations are functional, manufacturable, and optimized for sustainability while helping bring bold ideas to life. This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, spanning product design, documentation, project management, and vendor support.
Responsibilities- Product Design & Development: Create and refine key components for Gantri products (e.g., lights and other items) using SolidWorks, SuperSlicer, and Illustrator. Translate industrial design concepts into detailed hardware specs for injection-molded, 3D-printed, stamped metal, and laser-cut parts for both overseas and domestic production.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyze issue reports against sales data to prioritize high-impact problems. Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on returned products to identify root causes and validate solutions.
- Documentation & Manufacturability: Produce detailed SOPs, part documentation, and specifications optimized for medium-volume manufacturing and international sourcing. Write RFQs for electronic components (PCBA, batteries, cables, and related materials). Maintain strong CAD organization with PLM systems.
- Project Management: Oversee new product inventory projects, defining requirements and coordinating timelines using Excel and SolidWorks. Support exploration of new product categories, ensuring design and manufacturing alignment.
- Vendor Management & Sourcing Support: Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners and Gantri's remote Sourcing Manager to refine hardware development. Assist with vendor selection and provide technical expertise on sourced components, particularly electronics.
- Design Optimization: Use CAD, Excel, and engineering formulas to define design parameters and optimize product performance for Gantri's digital manufacturing platform.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or industrial design engineering with a focus on hardware development.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling, detailing, and GD&T.
- Hands-on experience designing for injection molding, 3D printing, stamped metal, laser cutting, and metal 3D printing.
- Strong background in FMEA and continuous improvement practices.
- Experience writing specifications and RFQs for electronic components (PCBA, batteries, cables).
- Skilled in Excel for data analysis, formulas, and decision-making support.
- Familiarity with PLM systems and CAD organization.
- Proven success collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners and supporting sourcing processes.
- Strong project management skills with attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective cross-team communication.
Desired Skills- Knowledge of sustainable materials and their application in product design.
- Experience with rapid prototyping processes.
- Familiarity with furniture or non-lighting product hardware.
- Background in lighting product design.
- Experience with process optimization in a design or manufacturing context.
- A creative mindset with a track record of innovative design solutions.
Why Gantri- Be part of a company reimagining how design meets manufacturing.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the building blocks of Gantri products.
- Drive innovation on our next-generation digital manufacturing platform.
- Advance sustainable design practices in real-world production.
- Work in a fast-growing, design-driven environment.
- Bring visionary concepts to life at scale.
Benefits- Competitive salary and equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Professional development opportunities and learning stipend
- Collaborative, creative, and sustainability-focused work environment
- Access to Gantri-designed products and innovation initiative
