Senior Product Engineer- Hybrid!

About the role

A Senior Product Engineer is an experienced professional who leads the design, development, and improvement of products, often serving as a key technical expert within the team. This is a technical leadership role where the individual is responsible for project outcomes and on-time delivery of product development in the tool industry.

Responsibilities

• Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design product and systems within the scope of determined program requirements.
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Provide innovation by driving product improvements and contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions.
• Represent the organization in vendor meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Can autonomously manage several medium to high difficulty projects proactively.
• Accurately estimate and build project timelines within phase gate product development framework.
• Manage multiple medium to high priority action items, and effectively delegate work when necessary concurrently.
• Perform work which includes complex features.
• Advanced problem solving including conducting detailed feasibility studies for any proposed product or systems to include reviewing design and development plans, reviewing cost estimates, and evaluating engineering proposals and specifications.
• Coordinate and schedule activities concerned with technical development and resolve any engineering design and test problems.
• May act as a liaison with internal customer and vendor representatives to ensure adherence of design specifications to the ultimate user's needs and requirements.
• Create high-level PowerPoint presentations to communicate complex engineering concepts and project evaluations to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
• Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, macros) to streamline data analysis and reporting.
• High level 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting needed to develop and document medium to high difficulty projects.
• Capable of running more advanced static FEA studies with little to no consultation.
• Constantly review and implement changes as needed to keep active projects on time.
• Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with the needs and strategic goals of the organization.
• Maintain close contact with associated team leaders, business unit managers and executive team.
• Assist in providing direction and mentorship to other engineers within the department and project teams.
• Minimize negative financial impact within the various facilities during project implementation.
• Works closely with Product Management in developing new products and customer desired feature sets.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or program with three (3) or more years of direct work experience in the area.
• Excellent technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of new product development and new product introduction.
• A large spectrum of academic engineering principles and a basic understanding of business-related initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial based justifications allowing further decision making within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function in an environment of changing priorities, goals, and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints.
• Strong team focus and the ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.

Qualifications

• International travel is required.
• Physical Demands: Occasional standing, walking, sitting; using hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; using fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reaching with hands and arms; pushing or pulling; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; using foot or leg controls; talking or hearing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs, no one should lift over 50lbs on their own.

Benefits

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location. In addition, Klein Tools offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and company performance. Your main focus: Quality Customer Obsession Innovation Ownership Teamwork Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.