Lead Product Development Engineer

Description

• An individual contributor that leads product development engineering teams on assigned projects from concept to production. Provide engineering support and technical assistance to all engineering customers, both internal and external.
• Analysis of component / assembly tolerance stack-ups
• Mentor/Coach other team members in problem solving and engineering.
• Drive team to develop capable, cost-effective manufacturing and assembly processes concurrent to product design activities to ensure robust designs are delivered.
• Continuously improve processes, skills, team environment and tools necessary to achieve Fortune Brand’s product leadership strategy.
• Can make the connections between all user requirements, through product requirements, and into subsystem specifications.
• Develop, lead, and actively participate in Design Reviews / DFM / DFA for new products.
• Develop and identify intellectual property claims for Moen while working with project teams.
• Maintains product platform mindset.
• Leads teams of engineers to develop products.
• Interact with Marketing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Designers, Purchasing, and suppliers to meet the specifications and needs of the customer in the development of new, reliable products for the market.
• Drives resolution of critical early decisions in product design.
• Plans and steers the technical development of products.
• Communicate technical information (data, designs and updates) to a non-technical audience.
• Collects, maintains, and disseminates the technical knowledge that the project learns.

Requirements

• Advanced Failure Analysis and scientific problem solving
• FEA, CFD, FMEA, DOE, QFD, and DFMA
• Interpretation of statistics related to manufacturing processes and part design
• A minimum of 8 years of experience to include significant manufacturing exposure as well as product development experience is required.
• High proficiency in dealing with Ambiguity, especially early in projects, to convey critical information to team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with International suppliers is preferred.
• Collaborative problem-solving techniques
• Written and verbal communication skills for dealing with multiple levels of staff, customers and suppliers.
• Ability to effectively work with suppliers from different countries / cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required (BSME).
• Mechanical System Modeling Techniques
• Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Mandarin are beneficial but optional.
• Use of engineering principles. i.e. fluid, mechanical and thermal
• Understands the Product Development risks and mitigation plans.
• Fluent in the use of 3-D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and PC’s.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerances

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance