Innovation Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Solid modeling in CAD software to produce accurate, detailed designs.
• Application of mechanical engineering principles to stove design (thermal, structural, materials).
• Understanding of stove functionality, safety standards, and performance requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot design challenges and iterate efficiently.
• Work hands-on in the lab experimenting, performing tests, creating functional prototypes, etc.
• Participate in intellectual property strategy and landscape assessment for the electric laboratory.
• Generate intellectual property in the form of invention submissions, patents and/or trade secrets.
• Identify key technology trends and capabilities in the solid fuel heating space and other relevant industries.
• Active participation in understanding regulatory trends impacting the future of the hearth industry.
• Active participation in the creation of product strategy development and product roadmap development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or combination of education and relevant experience
• 8 or more years of professional experience in R&D and/or new product development or equivalent with advanced degree plus professional experience
• Strong CAD and design skills
• Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of projects
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Technical: Prior experience in a research environment
• Experience in a lab setting performing experiments, testing, concept development, prototyping, etc.
• Communication: excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization
• Consumer focused: help teams to listen to and uncover unmet consumer needs
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Retail Benefits

Contact Information

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).