Senior Mechanical Engineer @ Whisker
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About Senior Mechanical Engineer
Whisker, the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot and Litterbox.com, is dedicated to making pet parenthood better through innovative pet tech and refined pet accessories.
Based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin, Whisker works in person 4+ days a week.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads design and development of connected pet care products. Responsibilities include using CAD (Creo), developing mechanical designs from concept to mass production, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior engineers.
- Lead mechanical engineering team and project coordination
- Architect mechanical designs using Creo for consumer products
- Develop design specifications and technical documentation
- Collaborate with ODMs, suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Travel domestically and overseas for supplier visits
What You'll Bring
BS in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years experience in mechanical design and using Creo, plus skills in DFM, DFA, GD&T, FEA tools and material properties expertise.
Benefits & Purrks
Enjoy premium medical/dental/vision, pet-friendly office, 401K match, paid time off, and unique benefits like "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption.
Key skills/competency
- Creo
- Mechanical Design
- CAD
- DFM
- Team Leadership
- Prototyping
- Manufacturing Processes
- Consumer Electronics
- Material Science
- FEA
How to Get Hired at Whisker
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Resume: Highlight Creo and mechanical design expertise.
- Research Whisker: Understand their pet tech innovations and culture.
- Tailor Cover Letter: Emphasize leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Prepare for Interviews: Focus on problem-solving and design process insights.