Project Management - Design Engineer

Lead cross-functional initiatives for mass production support and continuous improvement projects while maintaining performance, cost, and user value for RYOBI Outdoor Power Equipment. Collaborate closely with new product development engineering groups, sourcing, quality, product management, and global manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over multiple low to moderately complex engineering projects.
• Drive development of comprehensive plans and schedules to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate project planning efforts for low to moderate complexity projects.
• Identify critical path tasks and project risks with supervision.
• Monitor and track project progress; provide regular status updates to senior management and project team on schedule, cost, and risks.
• Frame and lead technical tradeoff discussions with product management and cross-functional teams focusing on cost, schedule, and performance impact.
• Escalate project developments or issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Apply understanding of the Product Development Process from conception through product launch; anticipate engineering deliverables in all phases.
• Interpret data and make design recommendations, including:
  • Utilization of computer-aided simulation tools.
  • Selection of materials and heat treatments.
  • Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis.
  • Statics and dynamics.
  • Noise and vibration analysis.
• Interact with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance/cost requirements within process capabilities.
• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, Product Management, and other departments to drive project task completion.
• Coordinate qualification testing to ensure safety, durability, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience managing low to moderately complex product development projects.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Results-driven and deadline-oriented; ability to manage several simultaneous projects to aggressive schedules.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile culture with constant change and competing priorities.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Knowledge of DFMA, cost modeling, teardown benchmarking, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to draft comprehensive test plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with CAD and project management tools.
• Up to 10% international travel is required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.