GENERAL FUNCTION

The Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical lead as a member of the product development team to analyze and provide feedback/guidance for Vinci-branded consumer electronics (CE) products. You will work with Product Managers, Industrial Designers, Product Developers, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful development/sourcing and launch of Vinci’s next generation of products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides technical interface between PD and international supplier base to evaluate overall designs and provide recommendations to ensure manufacturability and minimize problems in production, while maintaining schedules

Performs schematic and component reviews of developed or sourced products to ensure the electrical design, enclosures, and overall build meet global standards (e.g. UL, CE, etc.) and Vinci safety, reliability, and performance requirements

Oversees multiple design or sourcing projects from concept to production on electrical elements

Develops and maintains documentation of electrical design/build issues and drives corrective actions with suppliers

Interacts with suppliers, including onsite visits, conducting manufacturing environment and capability assessments to ensure all electrical functions, safety, build quality, and assembly methods meet Vinci and global engineering codes/standards

Lead technical reviews/teardowns, feedback, corrective actions, and approvals with the development team, supply chain, sourcing, and suppliers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BSEE with 8  years professional product design/engineering experience

Hands-on experience using design and calculation software

Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes

Understanding of consumer electronics electrical engineering codes, regulatory, and safety standards

Experience working closely in a cross-functional team environment and versed in product development cycles and processes, from concept to production

Knowledge of common manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, casting, sheet meal, and rapid prototyping

Hands-on experience building and evaluating working prototypes/breadboard circuitry, testing products to common industry standards

Ability to work with minimal supervision and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Detail oriented with attention to product quality Effective communicator at all levels

Ability to travel (<25%) to domestic and international suppliers and partners, as required

Must be computer literate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

8  years engineering experience with focus on developing/sourcing high volume consumer products with overseas contract manufacturers

Experience communicating and overseeing overseas suppliers and contract manufacturers

Expert operation of electrical test lab

Bilingual English/Chinese a plus

About Vinci Brands 

Customer focused, product centric.  

Vinci Brands is a house of brands designing and producing accessories to protect not just your device, but what’s inside your device.  Vinci's strategy begins with a commitment to our customers and a passion for amazing product. 

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace by welcoming people of all different backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. At Vinci Brands, we believe that everyone does their best work when they can be their true authentic self and are supported not only by each other, but the company. We offer a generous set of benefits to make sure the Vinci Brands team is happy and healthy. 

• Great medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance benefits
• Wellness programs: Free ClassPass Membership!
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives 
• 75% employee discount
• Unlimited Paid time off
• Retirement benefits with competitive employer match and immediate vesting! 
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Yearly Growth Target Bonuses 
• Hybrid work environment 
• And more! 

At Vinci Brands we create solutions to things that matter most. We are committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  

Vinci Brands welcomes all. You can find out more at www.vincibrands.com 

Vinci Brands is an equal opportunities and affirmative action employer. You can find out more at vincibrands.com