Product Development Engineer (Design Specialist - Packaging Hot Runner)

Husky Technologies™ is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community, and unique culture and values. We are pursuing an ambitious growth strategy and offer a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Our success is driven by the creativity, intelligence, and passion of our people around the world who desire to lead change. We are a company taking on new challenges, offering exceptional career development opportunities and the chance to be part of a world-class team.

Our United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a beautiful 700-acre campus just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records.

About the role

Are you interested in developing new products and technologies? Have experience defining and developing tooling for the packaging market? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic learning environment? This role is for an experienced Product Development Engineer who will lead the technical development of packaging products, working with business development, completing engineering, and launching into manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• System level design with limited guidance, frequently in the absence of specific design standards.
• Act as Product Architect and participate in the formulation and/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/engineering principles to design execution.
• Size and select 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; responsible for decision-making in product definition and architecture.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the product development and Product Release process are followed.
• Drive the product development process leveraging team collaboration.
• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA.
• Champion product compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Engage in cross-discipline interaction and communication (Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test).
• 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 within injection molding, tooling, and/or plastics processing market.
• 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 components (e.g., linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components).
• Well-rounded with hands-on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.
• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift and 40% evening shift).
• Annual incentive bonus.
• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program.
• Onsite gym facility and cafeteria.
• Access to 700 acres of private land for walking, biking, running, or cross-country skiing.

Pay

$125,000–$155,000 per year.