Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you passionate about creating innovative consumer products that people love? We’re looking for a dynamic Lead Product Engineer to join our team! In this hybrid role, you’ll take the reins on exciting projects, leading them from concept to reality. This isn’t just about problem-solving; it’s about finding creative, out-of-the-box solutions and delivering game-changing products on time. If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise to a fun, fast-paced environment, this is the role for you!

• Determine appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design product and systems within the scope of determined program requirements
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in design and development of plastic injection molded components and assemblies
• Tenured expertise in material properties and applications of polymers, including polypropylene, polycarbonate, ABS, Nylon, and other commonly used blends
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods
• Represent the organization in vendor meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work
• Can autonomously manage several projects proactively and appropriately use conflict resolution skills
• Accurately estimate and build project timelines within phase gate product development framework
• Manage multiple high priority action items, and effectively delegating work when necessary
• Perform work which includes complex features such as resolution of conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and difficult coordination requirements
• Conduct detailed feasibility studies for any proposed product or systems to include reviewing design and development plans, reviewing cost estimates, and evaluating engineering proposals and specifications
• Ability to ensure consistency in interchangeability and functionality between large family of multi-source manufactured products, including potential applications in future generations
• Intimate understanding of multiple tolerance stack analysis methods and standards
• Can quickly create detailed design models and drawings in SolidWorks; knowledge of surfacing is preferred, but not required
• Experience in autonomously utilizing SolidWorks Simulation
• Coordinate and schedule activities concerned with technical development and resolve any engineering design and test problems
• May act as a liaison with customer and vendor representatives to ensure adherence of design specifications to the ultimate user's needs and requirements
• Constantly review and implement changes as needed to keep active projects on time
• Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with the needs and strategic goals of the organization
• Maintain close contact with associated team leaders, business unit managers and executive team
• Assist in providing direction to other engineers within the department and project teams
• Minimize negative financial impact within the various facilities during project implementation
• Mentor other engineers and apply engineering knowledge while continuing to learn and grow from our more experienced engineers
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (appropriate for the assigned area) from an ABET accredited institution or program with five (5) or more years of direct work experience in the area.
• Must have excellent technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Must possess a solid understanding of new product development and new product introduction.
• Must possess a large spectrum of academic engineering principles and a basic understanding of business-related initiatives. 
• Must have demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions.
• Must have conflict resolution skills and demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Must have strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial based justifications allowing further decision making within all levels of the organization. Ability to function in an environment of constantly changing priorities, goals, and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints.
• Occasional international travel may be necessary.