About Us :
SoftShox is eliminating concussions beginning with sports. We are commercializing an energy-absorbing technology originally invented in the Stanford University bioengineering and neurosurgery departments.
We are building a team of mission-driven, results-oriented engineers, businesspeople, designers, and more who enjoy solving tough problems and making a positive impact on our communities.
About You :
You are an experienced maker with a curiosity about how things work and how they are made. You are analytical, resourceful, organized, and thrive in a startup environment.
You have designed products and worked with overseas contract manufacturers to successfully mass produce your products. You exercise good judgment knowing when to act swiftly to make progress and when to slow down and dig into every little detail.
You hate to lose, love to win and are eager to lead or follow as the situation demands.
Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and ready for manufacture new hardware products on-time, on-budget
Develop quality systems to ensure products with SoftShox technology perform as expected
Collect, analyze, and synthesize engineering test data related to hardware products.
Prototype with a variety of materials and processes, including but not limited to : foams, fabrics, composites, silicone molding, metals, plastics, 3D printing, CNC, RF welding, etc.
Establish and manage contract manufacturing, supplier, and consultant relationships.
Communicate complex technical topics simply to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Create inventions and provides technical expertise to IP protection efforts.
Collaborate with other members of the team to build a successful company
Qualifications
Required
Experience at an early stage hardware company that made products for mass production (>
10K units)
Developed at least 5 products from Proof of Concept to Commercialization in the past 10 years
Have made multiple trips to overseas factories that manufacture the products you have designed
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical engineering (or related field)
7+ years of product engineering and manufacturing experience
Experience with rapid prototyping of components and assemblies of complex hardware products
Experience managing the quality of products developed by an overseas contract manufacturer
Desire to create incredible products and be challenged daily
Willingness to take on any task that moves the company forward, no ego
Passion for the mission of traumatic brain injury prevention
Permanent work authorization in the United States
Preferred
Experience engineering softgoods, fabrics, medical devices, fluid delivery systems, and / or composites
Experience working in regulated or semi-regulated industries, i.e., medical device, personal protective equipment, military
Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, both employees and contractors
Experience leading the selection and establishment of a contract manufacturing partner
Experience developing finite element models
Experience protecting intellectual property