Product Development Engineer (Design Specialist - Packaging Hot Runner)

About the Role

Husky Technologies™ is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to lead the technical development of packaging products. The successful candidate will work with business development, complete engineering tasks, and support the launch into manufacturing operations. This role involves system-level design, product architecture, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop new injection molding tooling products.

If you are passionate about developing new products and technologies, have experience in tooling for the packaging market, and thrive in a dynamic learning environment, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design with limited guidance, often in the absence of specific design standards.
• Act as a Product Architect and participate in the formulation or evaluation of business cases.
• Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists to develop new injection molding tooling products following a formal product development process.
• Guide and approve the content of design documents and validation plans.
• Contribute to, verify, and monitor engineering documentation.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to design execution.
• Perform sizing and selection of components (e.g., linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic components) as well as material selection and application of design standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to team members.
• Create system-level concept designs, including function block diagrams, CAD layouts, and functional decomposition.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions, making decisions in product definition and architecture.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify all concept and system-level process steps of the product development and Product Release process are followed.
• Drive the product development process through team collaboration.
• Mitigate design risks, including participation or facilitation of FMEA.
• Champion product compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Engage in cross-discipline interaction and communication, including inputs from Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Validation/Test teams.
• Represent Husky technically in front of customers, suppliers, and technical partners.
• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers, including executives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of design experience in a relevant industry.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.
• Specialized knowledge of products, tools, standards, processes, and technology.
• Specialized knowledge within injection molding, tooling, and/or plastics processing markets.
• Skilled in CAD modeling techniques—Unigraphics preferred.
• Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.
• Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.
• Attention to detail when completing tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced creativity and innovation skills.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes related to injection molding tooling.
• Flexible team player.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work both autonomously and as part of a highly cohesive cross-functional team.
• Experience selecting appropriate materials and sizing various components (e.g., linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic components).
• Well-rounded with hands-on mechanical ability and a passion for interests and hobbies outside of work.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program.
• Shift work premiums (25% for afternoon shift and 40% for evening shift).
• Onsite cafeteria and gym facility.
• Access to 700 acres of private land for walking, biking, running, or cross-country skiing.
• Clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records.
• Open office concept and intramural sports activities.

Pay

$125,000–$155,000 per year.

Location

Milton, Vermont—30 minutes north of downtown Burlington. The facility is a 200,000-square-foot, bright, and clean machine shop on a large, beautiful campus.