Senior Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
About the Role
The Senior Design Engineer is a core member of the NPD team acting as the bridge from product ideation to production, designing with manufacturing in mind while pushing the envelope of what is possible for the best product performance and user experience.
What You'll Do
- Manage multiple projects from ideation to production
- Translate marketing requirements to technical performance requirements
- Establish product architecture including part breakout and material selection
- Create proof of principle prototypes
- Own all aspects of 3D and 2D CAD
- Utilize CAE analysis tools to raise confidence in design
- Establish product manufacturing specifications and critical to quality metrics
- Collaborate closely with Industrial Design team and vendors to balance intent with manufacturability and performance
- Create and lead design validation testing based on DFMEA
- Drive IP clearance and filings
- Technical documentation of key project decisions and design changes
- Regular reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on key project indicators - schedule, budget, and quality
What You Bring
- Greater then 8 years of Design Engineering experience
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- Domestic and international travel is required (up to 15%)
- Proficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)
- Experience with plastics manufacturing (injection molding a must)
- Experience with multi-component assemblies (mechanisms a plus)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience in DFMEA, validation and test plan creation
- End-to-End product development experience
- Experience and knowledge of metal component fabrication, specifically metal forming (deep drawn)preferred
- FEA analysis experience (ANSYS preferred)
- Experience integrating electronics, sensors, controls, and electrical systems into consumer products preferred
- Experience with active cooling technologies, including vapor-compression refrigeration and thermoelectric (Peltier) devices, preferred
- Experience working directly with Marketing and Industrial Design teams
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I atyeti.com/esg.html.
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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