Product Design Engineer

At Misen, our mission is simple: create unreal cookware for real people, at an unreal price. Every member of our team is dedicated to making quality cookware more accessible and making cooking more joyful—because who wouldn’t want to savor the experience of cooking and sharing a delicious meal? (Seriously, our test kitchens are always buzzing with inspiration—and great snacks!)

Our commitment to innovation extends beyond the kitchen. Over the past year, we’ve overhauled nearly every aspect of our business—from rethinking our tech stack to upgrading our fulfillment strategy—to ensure we’re poised for strong, sustainable growth. Now, we’re focusing on the heart of our business: developing best-in-class products that are as thoughtfully designed as they are functional.

That’s where you come in.

We’re seeking a Product Design Engineer who is equal parts designer, engineer, and problem solver. You’ll support the charge on creating premium, design-forward kitchen tools that enhance the cooking experience and embody the Misen brand. You’ll be part visionary, part tactician—taking products from rough sketches to elegant, manufacturable designs. With an eye for detail and a passion for excellence, you’ll play a critical role in building products that our customers love to use (and rave about).

The ideal candidate:

• A creative thinker and meticulous problem solver—you love the interplay between form and function.

• A self-starter who thrives on independence but collaborates with ease.

• Obsessed with quality, with an uncompromising attention to detail.

• A tinkerer and experimenter who enjoys diving deep into the design and manufacturing process.

• Experience working with premium or design-focused brands.

• Bonus points if you love cooking or can’t resist a perfectly engineered kitchen tool!

What you’ll do:

• Lead the end-to-end product design process, from initial concept sketching and ideation through to manufacturing and continual product improvement.

• Develop innovative, design-forward products that align with Misen’s mission and aesthetic.

• Oversee manufacturing engineering processes, ensuring all products meet high standards for quality and performance.

• Collaborate with factory engineers to refine production processes and ensure flawless execution.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including 2-D sketches, CAD drawings, prototypes, and final specifications.

• Communicate progress to stakeholders and integrate feedback into the design cycle.

Skills you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in product design or engineering, with a focus on consumer hard goods.

• Expertise in manufacturing engineering and an OEM environment, with a strong grasp of materials and processes.

• Proven ability to blend creative vision with practical engineering constraints.

• Proficiency in CAD software and modern design tools.

• Experience with quality control systems and manufacturing qualification processes.

• Familiarity with intellectual property protection and patent strategies.

Bonus points for:

• A background in kitchen or home goods products.

• Knowledge of AI applications in product design and engineering.

• A knack for working efficiently as a team of one—while maintaining impeccable standards.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Passionate about designing products that balance beauty and function.

• Always ready to ask “What if?” and explore new ideas.

• A collaborative and communicative teammate who values feedback and iteration.

• Eager to dive into the details without losing sight of the big picture.

• Curious and a genuinely nice human being.

What to expect in your first few months:

First 30 Days:

• Get up to speed on Misen’s product development processes and tools.

• Gain an understanding of Misen’s Brand values.

• Collaborate with the product team to map out upcoming design cycles.

• Use Misen products in the kitchen to understand the balance between form and function. 

First 60 Days:

• Take full ownership of design and engineering responsibilities in new and existing products in development. 

• Develop prototypes for new product concepts based on Roadmap and solicit feedback from stakeholders.

First 90 Days:

• Partner with manufacturing teams to implement robust quality control standards.

• Evaluate opportunities to improve existing products or develop new product lines.

Beyond 6 months:

• Push the boundaries of what’s possible in kitchen tool design.

• Partner with leadership to shape Misen’s product roadmap.

• Continue building a portfolio of best-in-class products that elevate the cooking experience.

A note on the application process:

We encourage you to apply anytime before the 1/15/2025 deadline but please know that we will not reply to candidates or begin to schedule interviews until 1/3/2025.

Half of our team is out this week and next, enjoying a well deserved break. Without our full team in we can't give your application the attention it deserves before then.