Mechanical Engineer
Description
Company Snapshot:
Born in Miami more than a quarter of a century ago, Tuuci is the global leader in premium shade and placemaking products for hospitality, commercial, and residential outdoor settings. From locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, our teams strive to meet and exceed the Tuuci vision: to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and convivial service. We work in a fun, fast-paced, and diverse environment in which close collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas are encouraged. Our culture supports our vision by encouraging creativity, driving excellence, and supporting personal growth and development.
Location and Reporting Structure:
This position is based in Miami and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer plays a vital role in the Engineering/Design/Drafting sphere, focusing on the development and maintenance of new and existing products while providing engineering assistance across all product lines. This role involves learning and applying engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and practices to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with Designers, Engineers, and cross-functional team members to contribute to various project aspects.
- Creating detailed designs, drawings, concepts, and new product mechanisms in both 2D and 3D (proficiency in SolidWorks is required).
- Addressing design/drawing challenges to meet specified objectives.
- Assisting in maintaining/updating existing 3D Models, 2D Drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Assisting in the formulation of necessary documentation during development and for transition to production (models, detail drawings, BOM and assembly procedures, etc.).
- Supporting custom product requests and liaising with Customer Service, Sales Reps, and clients as needed for various projects.
- Assisting in the resolution of mechanical design issues through appropriate corrective actions.
- Assisting in research, evaluation, and validation of technologies and/or systems to ensure alignment with product requirements.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams from design inception through verification testing to ensure the feasibility, reliability, and scalability of designs.
- Assisting in devising methodologies and procedures for testing products or systems to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Previous internships or co-op experiences are a plus.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling, developing 2D drawings, and creating basic 3D assemblies.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks design tables in assemblies and drawings is advantageous.
- CNC Programming experience, particularly with Hass CNC Centers and CamWorks, is beneficial.
- Strong analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and a self-starter mentality.
- Effective communication skills across all organizational levels and departments.
- Comfortable working autonomously with supervision while also excelling within a team setting
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive work environment.
- A culture of innovation that values fresh ideas and diverse perspectives.
- Professional growth opportunities to help you advance in your career.
- A dynamic team of creative professionals who inspire and support one another.
- A collaborative workplace where your contributions make an immediate impact.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, matching 401k, paid holidays, sick days, and personal days.
About Tuuci
For a quarter century, Tuuci has revolutionized outdoor spaces with durable, innovative shade platforms featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, The Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc., (simply known as “Tuuci”), was born from sea-side roots in Miami, Florida where Clarke began his career as a marine-outfitter for high-performance yachts.
With a keen eye on design and a passion for form and function, Dougan applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci’s unique brand of marine-grade, shade architecture. Today, Tuuci’s distinctive shade umbrellas and cabanas may be experienced around the world in high profile hospitality, commercial and residential settings. The products are sold through a diverse network of independent sales reps, dealers, showrooms, and retailers in the US, Europe and across the globe.