Location: Chicago (Hybrid)

Specific responsibilities include:

• Create unique mechanical solutions / product concepts through collaboration with industrial designers and independent problem solving with a focus on steel & aluminum frames, mechanical components, custom accessories, and packaging.
• Communicate product ideas and issues clearly and effectively to the product development team, international team, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage product specifications and costing, issues trackers and project timelines.
• Execute design and engineering solutions by creating physical mock-ups and working with the Prototype Shop.
• Support all performance and reliability testing for Flyer bikes by partnering with product quality engineers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline development of bikes and accessories.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of bike engineering experience (experience with e-bikes preferred)
• Intermediate understanding of electronics and key electromechanical components on e-bikes (li-ion batteries, PCM, display, motor).
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and communicate issues related to electronics.
• Capable of making design recommendations to improve manufacturing consistency, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Advanced demonstrated experience with CAD (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to bring products to market
• Able to generate multiple unique concepts to solve engineering and design challenges
• Experience working with overseas team/vendors
• Experience collaborating with industrial designers and prototype shop