Senior Design Engineer - New Product Development

Essential Functions

• Create new concepts that contribute to patentable designs.
• Design, develop, and test new products using disciplined engineering methods within the context of the Stage Gate process.
• Provide engineering leadership on individual projects by building project plans and managing resources across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interacts daily with stakeholders across the organization to facilitate completion of projects.
• Makes timely decisions based on risks and available information to keep projects moving forward with expediency.
• Ensures decisions are data-based and prepares documentation to support conclusions through reporting, data analysis, and professional means.
• Applies self-discipline, drive, and focus to efficiently and effectively execute all tasks related to new product development throughout the process including tasks such as 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%.

Education And Experience

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering or related field
• Electrical Engineers considered if a strong mechanical background is presented
• Minimum 7 years design engineering experience in new product development

Knowledge/Skills

• SolidWorks proficiency required
• Food or meat processing, capital equipment, or industrial design experience 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
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Understanding of speech of another person, speaks clearly so listeners can understand, and see 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