Sr. Product Engineer

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Reporting to a Sr. Project Engineer/Engineering Manager, the Sr. Product Engineer plays a crucial role with responsibilities that include research, development, and successful launches of new products to the market.  Candidates should have a strong grasp of engineering principles and mechanical design theory, with in-depth experience in the design of mechanical parts and mechanisms.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Subject Matter Expert on mechanical theory, application and test across a wide range of products, materials and manufacturing processes.
• A key source of knowledge and an authority in the technologies, processes, and cost drivers around mechanical design of components and mechanisms.
• Manage and execute cost, quality, and schedule deliverables for new product development projects, quality improvement projects, and cost reduction programs.
• Interact directly with our internal business units and global integrated supply chain teams to effectively contribute to new product development and support of quality, reliability, and cost reduction projects
• Facilitate technical design reviews as part of the product development process and facilitate design reviews with external suppliers with a focus on design for manufacturability across a range of manufacturing processes and assembly.
• Using excellent verbal and written skills, effectively communicate with domestic and international cross-functional associates to resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office team to ensure project schedules are achieved.  Actively drive NPD projects with strong sense of urgency and action.
• Actively drive engineering change requests (ECR) with a high level of ownership and urgency.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar applicable engineering discipline, from an ABET accredited institution.
• Years of Experience: 10+ experience and knowledge working with design and manufacturing of mechanical products.
• Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional associates.
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
• Excellent analytical skills, and good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with various manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coat, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
• Strong CAD user – CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. CREO is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Ability to facilitate, lead, teach or execute the use of PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.