[Hiring] Mechanical Engineer @Caraway Home

Role Description

Caraway Home is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our existing team in China. This role will work closely with the Product Development team to improve existing products and create new ones to expand our market offerings.

• This role will be the second mechanical engineer in the region, playing a key role in the success of our projects.
• You will manage the mechanical design, manufacturing, and sourcing activities with both internal and external teams.
• As one of the main technical team members in this region, you will need to clearly direct and communicate project details to factory teams to meet our product requirements.
• This job is ideally based in Guangzhou and reports to our Technical Project Manager (Senior Mechanical Engineer).

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or systems engineering with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge across processes such as metal forming, stampings, extrusions, castings, injection molding, coatings, assembly, and tool design (preferred).
• Fluent in Chinese and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills in both.
• Experience in kitchen and home goods required; direct kitchen appliance experience also required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, manufacturing, or a related role.
• Proficiency with CAD software (such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and experience with mechanical design and analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience and strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, such as machining, casting, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, coatings, and assembly.
• Ability to create looks-like and works-like prototypes for evaluation using internal and external resources over the course of development.
• Ability to create and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to identify and resolve technical issues quickly and efficiently.
• Comfortable working independently and making sound engineering decisions with limited oversight.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs.
• Must be able to travel 25-50% of the time to our manufacturing partner’s facilities, sometimes on short notice, for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Familiarity with supplier management and sourcing practices preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001, ASME, and ASTM preferred.

Benefits

• A Setup that works for you: From MacBook to PC, we’ve got you covered.
• Elevate your Workspace: Annual reimbursements for you to elevate your workspace.
• Fully Remote: Flexibility when you need it most.
• Coworking Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for you to work from anywhere.
• Events + Swag: Monthly virtual events and company-wide offsites.
• Leveling Up with Caraway: Annual reimbursements to support professional development aspirations.
• #AwayFromCaraway: PTO in addition to annual holidays and quarterly wellness days.
• Wellness Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursements for wellness activities.
• Employee Discount: Discount on all Caraway Home products.
• Home Upgrade(s): Complimentary product as a new hire.