Mechanical Engineer, Level II - III
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:
As a Mechanical Engineer, Level II or III, you will play a pivotal role in the Engineering/Design/Drafting sphere, spearheading the development and maintenance of new and existing products while providing expert engineering support across all product lines. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and practices to diagnose complex issues, devise innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading collaborative efforts with Designers, Engineers, and cross-functional team members to drive various project aspects forward.
- Generating advanced designs, drawings, concepts, and new product mechanisms in both 2D and 3D, demonstrating mastery in SolidWorks.
- Addressing intricate design/drawing challenges to exceed rigorous project objectives and industry standards.
- Taking a leadership role in maintaining/updating existing 3D Models, 2D Drawings, and manufacturing documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Developing comprehensive documentation during development and for seamless transition to production (including models, detail drawings, BOM, assembly procedures, etc.).
- Providing expert support for custom product requests and serving as a primary point of contact for Customer Service, Sales Reps, and clients for complex projects.
- Leading the resolution of complex mechanical design issues through innovative and effective corrective actions, leveraging advanced engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Conducting advanced research, evaluation, and validation of technologies and/or systems to ensure alignment with stringent product requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborating seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams from design inception through verification testing to ensure robust, reliable, and scalable designs.
- Developing and implementing cutting-edge methodologies and procedures for testing products or systems to ensure strict compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive experience in machine and fixture design/drafting, demonstrating a track record of leadership and impactful contributions.
- Mastery in SolidWorks 3D modeling, developing complex 2D drawings, and creating intricate 3D assemblies.
- Extensive experience with SolidWorks design tables in assemblies and drawings; proficiency in Doc-Vault PDM procedures is highly desirable.
- CNC Programming expertise, particularly with Hass CNC Centers and CamWorks, is a significant advantage.
- Exceptional analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills, with a demonstrated ability to tackle the most complex challenges.
- Outstanding organizational skills and a proactive, self-directed approach to project management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information and lead discussions across all organizational levels and departments.
- Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Tuuci Offers
- Welcoming, friendly environment and culture that encourages diversity of thought
- Support for professional growth and development
- Collaborative environment that welcomes innovative ideas and allows you to make an immediate impact on the team
- Health benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, sick days, and personal days
About Tuuci
For more than 26 years, Tuuci® has revolutionized outdoor living spaces with durable, innovative shade and furniture products featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, the Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc. (simply known as "Tuuci") was born from his seaside roots in Miami, 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, Clarke applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci’s unique brand of marine-grade shade architecture. Today, Tuuci’s distinctive, award-winning parasol designs, luxury indoor-outdoor furniture, cabanas, pergolas, and space-making accessories are experienced around the world and sought by leading design professionals within the commercial, hospitality, and residential design communities.
Globally headquartered in Miami, the company owns two additional manufacturing centers in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, and operates showrooms in Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and The Netherlands.
Tuuci’s sense of community is a cornerstone of the company’s foundation, providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The company’s mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and joyful service.