Product Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a New Product Development / Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Engineer to be responsible for the development of new products, as well as cost reduction efforts on the existing product lines. 

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Apply value engineering methodologies to optimize cost position on existing products.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement cost saving projects.
• Manage the DTV project from concept to completion, including scheduling and cross functional communication
• Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product standardization and modularity.
• Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
• Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
• Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrates capability to solve difficult and complex problems

What are the basic qualifications?

• B.S. in Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in design of industrial products

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Experience with product design and solid modeling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, dehumidifier, sealed-system, airflow thermal management, or similar, design theory and application
• Experience in practical application of Six Sigma and Lean tools
• MS Mechanical Engineering

To be a great fit for the role:

• Strong track record of NPD and DTV accomplishments
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of product and process complexity
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed, functional organization with the ability to influence stakeholders in various functional groups
• Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs
• Organized with business case analyses and reporting of project status
• Proficient at MCAD modeling of proposed solutions
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus