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I was asked questions regarding specific manufacturing techniques, processes, cross-functional team member interactions, phase gate information, dealings with international teams, etc. You will be required to do a technical assessment to show your CAD skills, and to show how you approach a problem. I attacked the problem from multiple angles, but in the end, I think they wanted me to choose a very specific approach to solve a problem, and I gave them numerous options but potentially the one they were looking for. I still felt it was a very positive experience for myself, and hope they find what seems to be a very specific candidate with a very specific set of skills. I thought the team members were a great group of guys, and sure they'd be a pleasure to work with. Good luck on your search YETI.
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Senior Design Engineer

Interviewed at YETI

3.8
Oct 4, 2020

I was asked questions regarding specific manufacturing techniques, processes, cross-functional team member interactions, phase gate information, dealings with international teams, etc. You will be required to do a technical assessment to show your CAD skills, and to show how you approach a problem. I attacked the problem from multiple angles, but in the end, I think they wanted me to choose a very specific approach to solve a problem, and I gave them numerous options but potentially the one they were looking for. I still felt it was a very positive experience for myself, and hope they find what seems to be a very specific candidate with a very specific set of skills. I thought the team members were a great group of guys, and sure they'd be a pleasure to work with. Good luck on your search YETI.

Technical question on product development, Verification and risk managment. Question on advance GD&T and Tolerance stackup. life cycle of medical device. manager round were comaratively complicated since they check for your fit to the role and company and your approach to problem solving and day to day activities.
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Sr. Design Engineer

Interviewed at Stryker

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Nov 10, 2025

Technical question on product development, Verification and risk managment. Question on advance GD&T and Tolerance stackup. life cycle of medical device. manager round were comaratively complicated since they check for your fit to the role and company and your approach to problem solving and day to day activities.

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