Mechanical Engineer
Description
Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer
Company Snapshot:
Pavilion has been crafting furniture for over half a century at our headquarters in Miami Lakes. While others see the outdoors as an escape from everyday life, we see the outdoors as the way to prevent life from escaping us.
We are craftsmen, designers and visionaries inspired by our city’s range and dynamic use of space. We are influenced by classic design principles you may find at Art Basel, blended with the vibrant street art you may find on the graffiti murals at The Wynwood Art District.
Curious by nature, we see the outdoors as our very own playground. A place to satisfy our hunger for experimentation. A blank canvas where meaningful products are designed to activate deliberate moments in what we often describe as our busy lives. We call them moments of wonder. We are Pavilion and we are more than a furniture company.
Position Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in the design, development, optimization, and quality assurance of Pavilion’s products and processes. This hybrid position bridges mechanical engineering expertise with manufacturing quality assurance, supporting new product development, continuous process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves leveraging engineering skills to troubleshoot complex challenges, implement quality standards, and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to rigorous performance specifications.
The Mechanical Engineer plays a critical role in the design, development, optimization, and quality assurance of Pavilion’s products and processes. This hybrid position bridges mechanical engineering expertise with manufacturing quality assurance, supporting new product development, continuous process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The role involves leveraging engineering skills to troubleshoot complex challenges, implement quality standards, and enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to rigorous performance specifications.
Reporting Relationships:
The Mechanical Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain new and existing products using advanced 2D and 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers, data specialists, production leaders, and floor managers, to improve processes and product quality.
- Develop and implement quality standards, control systems, and corrective actions to ensure product consistency and compliance with specifications.
- Act as a liaison between engineering and production to ensure seamless product implementation and manufacturing readiness.
- Analyze and resolve mechanical design and production issues using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Develop comprehensive documentation for production, including models, detailed drawings, BOMs, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
- Lead testing efforts to validate product performance and quality, implementing effective solutions for identified issues.
- Train and mentor production staff on new processes, tools, and equipment to enhance quality and efficiency.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in new product development or process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and ERP systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
Work Environment:
- Primarily based in a manufacturing setting, with occasional travel to other facilities or supplier locations.
- Flexibility between office work and production floor support; potential for occasional Saturday work depending on production scheduling and needs.
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring adaptability to shifting priorities.
- This position is based in Miami at the office/manufacturing plant.
- This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Pavilion Offers:
- Health benefits, matching 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, sick days, personal days
- Welcoming friendly environment
- Culture that encourages diversity of thought
- Support for professional growth and development
- Dynamic and talented staff of creative professionals
- Growth potential based on your ability to meet and exceed expectations.
PAVILION is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are to be treated equally with the same rights and privileges with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, compensation, and benefits regardless of their age, race, color, creed, religion, or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy-related status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, where the individual is otherwise qualified, or any other category protected by applicable law.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.