Product Development Engineer (Design Specialist - Packaging Hot Runner)

About the role

Husky TechnologiesTM is an innovative manufacturer with a strong foundation in customer relationships, community, and a unique culture. The Milton, VT facility spans 700 acres and features a 200,000 sq ft bright, clean machine shop, on‑site cafeteria, fitness center, open‑office concept, intramural sports, and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing with outstanding safety records. The company offers a great work environment, competitive total compensation, and attractive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of packaging products, working with business development, completing engineering, and launching into manufacturing.
• Perform system‑level design with limited guidance, often in the absence of specific design standards.
• 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) and select materials, applying design standards.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to team members.
• Create system‑level concept designs (function block diagrams, CAD layouts, functional decomposition) at various levels of detail.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Make decisions in the context of product definition and architecture.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.
• Verify that all concept and systems‑level process steps of the product development and product release processes are followed.
• Drive the product development process leveraging team collaboration.
• Participate in or facilitate design risk mitigation (FMEA).
• Champion product compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Interact across disciplines (Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test).
• Represent Husky technically before customers, suppliers, and technical partners.
• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department before internal customers, including executives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 10+ years of design experience in a relevant industry

Skills

• 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 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
• Illustrates 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) and applying material selection and design standards
• Well‑rounded – hands‑on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work

Benefits

• On‑site cafeteria
• Open office concept
• Fitness center / on‑site gym
• Intramural sports activities
• Clean, state‑of