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Product Engineer

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO, Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Position: Product Engineer

Department: Engineering – OXO

Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Cooperating with manufacturing partners in the production of new products in a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods

Working with manufacturers and quality team to improve the quality of existing products

Reviewing and critiquing designs received as CAD files from design firms and soliciting feedback from manufacturers

Creating prototype samples by ordering from external fabricators or in-house fabrication methods

Preparing designs for quoting by preparing bills of materials, functional/quality requirements, and key manufacturing questions

Meeting with design firms to provide insight on design decisions as they relate to material selection, manufacturing methods, assembly methods, and cost

Ensuring that new products meet standards of performance and quality by designing product testing procedures and conducting testing

Approving product for mass production when acceptable quality is achieved.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, product engineering, or electromechanical engineering

• 2+ years of professional experience in related field.
• Knowledge of either Creo or SolidWorks CAD software.
• Knowledge of common consumer product manufacturing methods such as plastic injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, metal CNC machining, overmolding, and/or compression molding
• General shop and prototyping skills such as measuring, cutting, drilling, gluing, sanding, etc.
• Software knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel internationally to Asia (10%) as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Knowledge of common consumer product materials such as plastics, metals, silicone, and fasteners

Knowledge of common assembly/joining methods such as plastic snap design, overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and common metal components such as screws, pins, springs, etc.

Basic understanding of electrical schematics/systems and ability to troubleshoot

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.