Senior Design Engineer - New Product Development

Essential Functions

• Create new products using disciplined engineering methods within the Stage Gate process.
• Develop and test new products using engineering methods.
• Contribute to patentable designs by providing engineering leadership on individual projects.
• Build project plans and manage resources across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop new ideas and improve performance.
• Interact with stakeholders to facilitate project completion.
• Makes timely decisions based on risks and available information.
• Supports decisions with data and prepares documentation.
• Executes tasks related to new product development, including drawing, test plan, and technical manual creation, product failure analysis, and in-field investigations.
• Performs additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervisor/manager.

Travel

Up to 20% travel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering or related field.
• Electrical Engineering considered if there is a strong mechanical background.
• Minimum 7 years design engineering experience in new product development.

Knowledge/Skills

• SolidWorks proficiency required.
• Experience in food or meat processing, capital equipment, or industrial design preferred.
• Precise and articulate written and verbal communication skills, including group presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Understands the speech of another person, speaks clearly so listeners can understand, and sees details of objects that are less than a few feet away.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

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