Job Description

The Design Engineer works as part of a process and product improvement/inception unit, focusing on product and process development by using engineering principles to increase the efficiency and value of the business, while utilizing cost effective mechanisms and improving overall product performance, reliability, and safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:

• Ability to utilize engineering principles to develop an optimized product design.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including program plans that identify work scope, schedules, milestones, tasks, priorities, and risks.
• Manage program/project issues and risks by effectively working with departments to develop parallel paths, contingencies, and risk mitigation plans to meet project deliverables per budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall project scope and schedules.
• Attend and actively participate in project team meetings to ensure overall project alignment.
• Effectively communicate program/project status to all stakeholders including project team members, resource owners, suppliers, and customer groups.
• Escalate issues and risks as appropriate to ensure program/project success.
• Ability to use 3D CAD software packages to build a conceptual idea for prototyping and communications to other departments.
• Analyze product applications, investigate customer/field problems, and answer customer inquiries related to product designs.

• BS/MS in Engineering or closely related field.
• 2-5 years of kitchen appliance or related design experience preferred.
• Experienced with project management techniques/tools and data analysis.
• Experienced in 3D CAD/PLM systems. CATIA/Solidworks knowledge preferred.
• Advanced experience with applications including MS Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Willing to do what it takes to get the job done, including eliciting cooperation from senior management and other departments.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple complex programs/projects, and rapidly adapt/respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Advanced organizational, problem solving, and analysis skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, initiative, and commitment to work assignments.
• Strong attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Shows strong creativity and innovation.

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