Lead Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Lead Engineer who will manage New Product Development (NPD) of refrigerated merchandisers and lead Quality, DTV (Design to Value), and Customer specification analysis projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the NPD project from concept to completion, including scheduling, deliverables, and delegation of tasks.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define the product market specification for new refrigerators.
• Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product market specification.
• Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
• Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
• Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on the fabrication plan for new products.
• Apply value engineering methodologies to optimize cost position on existing products.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement cost efficient solutions in place.
• Drive customer specification analysis and development of technical solutions.
• Understand critical quality issues from field and chalk out detailed plans to address those as part of the product development.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, 10+ years of experience in design of industrial products or 7 years with a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience.
• MS Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record of NPD accomplishments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of product and process complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed, functional organization with the ability to influence stakeholders in various functional groups.
• Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs.
• Organized with strong project management skills; resource planning, scheduling, and reporting of status.
• Proficient at MCAD modeling of proposed solutions.
• Experience in HVAC System design and implementation a plus.
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

What are you like?

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Winning Through Customers.
• Respects and Values People.
• Expectations for Results.
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays