7+ years’ experience as a professional Project/Design Engineer in new product development and/or product design
Extensive experience in mechanical system design and analysis
Familiarity with electro-mechanical products, motors, motor controls, and actuator design
Exposure or working knowledge of product platforming preferred
Knowledgeable in using a product lifecycle management (PLM) system, Teamcenter or Windchill preferred
Thorough and diligent with strong technical problem-solving skills and reasoning ability
Familiarity with stage gate development processes to deliver new products
Experience in designing within CAD applications, NX or Catia preferred
Experience working with and designing sheet metal parts, stampings, welded assemblies, and injection molded plastic parts
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to generate/evaluate creative ideas
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks by being organized and detail-oriented
Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Responsibilities
Lead the development of various new Post-Sale Support products in the Outdoor category that meet design, marketing, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements as defined by engineering and the product development process
Provide technical leadership for assigned projects
Manage & execute engineering project deliverables to ensure on-time completion of projects
Manage multiple assemblies and systems while considering multiple design concepts. Weigh the tradeoffs between concepts to determine the best path forward
Create new and/or modify existing 3D CAD geometry and drawings of plastic/steel components, sub-assemblies, and other complex layouts
Proactively consider cost, performance, and durability requirements to help meet project cost targets
Disposition supplier PPAP documentation for part production release
Develop and execute the test plans for new product development projects
Investigate design issues and test failures and effectively drive corrective actions
Hands-on concept developing and prototyping
Ensure appropriate documentation is developed and maintained within CAD and PLM software
Execute/coordinate drawing releases and revisions within CAD & PLM software