Product Engineer

About the role

Join Wahl Clipper and lead the engineering journey from concept to production, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality grooming products that delight customers worldwide. This position may be located at our Sterling, IL headquarters or our Rosemont, IL location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute new product development of clippers, trimmers, and shavers to meet performance requirements and drive end-user value.
• Translate user requirements into engineering specifications and perform trade-off analysis.
• Use 3D CAD modeling for early concept generation and collaborate with CAD Designers to mature designs and create 2D detailed drawings.
• Apply engineering rigor, tools, and techniques such as DFMEA, FEA, and Tolerance Stack-Up in design creation, concept selection, and validation.
• Develop engineering documentation, including Product Specifications, BOMs, and reports.
• Plan, conduct, and document prototype and product testing following the DVP&R process, covering electrical, performance, safety, reliability, and quality evaluations.
• Lead collaborative efforts with R&D and Electrical Engineering teams to design blades, motors, PCBAs, and batteries.
• Execute engineering deliverables as defined in the Stage Gate process.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools such as DoE, 8D, 5 Why, and A3 to resolve technical issues.
• Work with manufacturing and suppliers to optimize designs for molding, manufacturing, and assembly (DFM & DFA).
• Develop risk mitigation plans for engineering deliverables to meet program timelines.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews, technical reviews, and production release meetings to confirm design feasibility and production readiness.
• Support the development of tooling, fixtures, and gauges by working with Manufacturing.
• Ensure PPAP quality requirements are met by collaborating with the Quality team.
• Obtain agency approvals such as UL and CE/EN by working with the Compliance team.
• Travel internationally and domestically as necessary, up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical or mechanical product design.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading engineering projects from concept through production.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated project management skills, leadership ability, and initiative.
• Broad knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes, including plastics, casting, metal stamping, and machining.
• Hands-on 3D CAD modeling experience required.
• Experience using engineering tools and methodologies such as DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack-up analysis, and FEA.
• Experience translating user needs into engineering requirements and performing system-level trade-off analyses.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to model company values of respect for people, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating DC motors, Li-On batteries, and electronic PCBAs into products.
• Experience using Six Sigma and problem-solving tools such as DoE, A3, and 8D.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and manufacturing counterparts in Asian countries.
• Experience with cutting elements.

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaboration
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Nimble Learning
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Values Differences

Benefits

• Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Tuition support to fuel your learning.
• Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment.

A legacy of quality and innovation, a team that values your expertise and ideas, opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects, and a culture built on respect, precision, and progress.