Description:
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. Whisker is building a presence in Austin, TX. We work in person 4+ days a week.
What You’ll Do:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design and the development of connected pet care products, utilizing CAD to architect mechanical designs and take them from concept to mass production. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a cross-functional team requiring collaboration and curiosity in domains other than mechanical engineering and will utilize strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, first principles, prototyping skills, CAD fluency, manufacturing process knowledge, and experience designing consumer electronics.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Leads the mechanical engineering team in the design and development of innovative products, coordinating efforts to meet project timelines, quality standards and cost objectives
• Approaches product design with a high level of rigor and first principles
• Utilizes Creo to lay out mechanical architecture, piece parts and mechanisms ensuring precision, functionality and adherence to project specifications
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Continuously evaluates and optimizes mechanical designs for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness, leveraging own expertise in materials, manufacturing processes and design best practices working alongside tooling engineers and suppliers
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Develops and instills best practices, standards, and procedures
• Demonstrates systems-thinking mentality to understand how other engineering disciplines integrate together to achieve product requirements
• Conducts benchmarking research and creates design proposals for projects
• Works with ODM’s and Contract Manufacturers as engineering oversight, approver of mechanical designs and supporting RFQ process
• Travels domestically and overseas to support builds and visit suppliers
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required