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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™.\nAbout the Role\nThe 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nManage multiple projects from ideation to production\nTranslate marketing requirements to technical performance requirements\nEstablish product architecture including part breakout and material selection\nCreate proof of principle prototypes\nOwn all aspects of 3D and 2D CAD\nUtilize CAE analysis tools to raise confidence in design\nEstablish product manufacturing specifications and critical to quality metrics\nCollaborate closely with Industrial Design team and vendors to balance intent with manufacturability and performance\nCreate and lead design validation testing based on DFMEA\nDrive IP clearance and filings\nTechnical documentation of key project decisions and design changes\nRegular reporting to cross-functional and leadership teams on key project indicators - schedule, budget, and quality\nWhat You Bring\nGreater then 8 years of Design Engineering experience\nB.S. or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Plastics Engineering, or equivalent work experience\nDomestic and international travel is required (up to 15%)\nProficient in 2D, 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred)\nExperience with plastics manufacturing (injection molding a must)\nExperience with multi-component assemblies (mechanisms a plus)\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nExperience in DFMEA, validation and test plan creation\nEnd-to-End product development experience\nExperience and knowledge of metal component fabrication, specifically metal forming (deep drawn)preferred\nFEA analysis experience (ANSYS preferred)\nExperience integrating electronics, sensors, controls, and electrical systems into consumer products preferred\nExperience with active cooling technologies, including vapor-compression refrigeration and thermoelectric (Peltier) devices, preferred\nExperience working directly with Marketing and Industrial Design teams\nBenefits & Perks:\nClick here to learn about the benefits and perks we offer at YETI.\nYETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nOur 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.\nAll 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.\nYETI Applicant Privacy Notice\nYETI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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