Senior Project Engineer-Innovation

Front-End Innovation Leadership

Guide and influence teams both in the way of thinking and in the way of working throughout the process of Concept/Front-End Innovation project - from project scoping, problem framing, discovery and ideation, to design development, implementation and learning.

Infuse Disruptive Innovation Practice and Methods

Create, socialize, and nurture a toolbox of innovation practices, methods and processes; seamlessly integrate new methodologies and language used by internal teams. Advocate innovation methodologies and the value of our team capability within businesses.

Produce new solutions and innovations to the organization and our users

Define Completeness: Understand the NPD design process (deliverables, timing, pitfalls) to anticipate where work will go and guide teams to deliver appropriate and effective solutions. Outline expectations and gauge quality of work to ensure output is complete and usable.

Team Leadership

• Provide thought leadership to the organization including:
  • Sharing constructive feedback to inspire team members to produce great work and ensure they follow through with comprehensive attention to detail
  • Mentoring team on innovation methods, process, and best practices
  • Training colleagues on standards and techniques
  • Coaching team to develop and deliver presentations, linking innovation work to user insights, brand stories, and business strategy

What TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• 3-5 years of experience working on a human centered design-thinking innovation team.
• (Masters in Design Innovation a bonus)
• Expertise with design-thinking methods, processes, tools, & creativity.
• BS in Engineering or BA Industrial design are preferred.
• Experience designing & engineering durable good products

Inventor

Irresistible drive to invent new solutions to old problems.

Creativity

Original problem-solving skills coupled with a hands-on approach.

Irreverence

Actively challenges behavior paradigm's both internally and externally.

Critical Thinking

Thrives in ambiguous scenarios in which the correct direction(s) is not yet obvious. Great at gleaning meaning from whatever data is available and making decisions.

Intuition

Knows the most effective and efficient methodologies to meet project goals.

Aptitude

Possesses strong mechanical & manufacturing background to ground ideas but has a finger on the pulse of emerging technologies.

Communication

Up, down, and throughout the organization - speaking the lexicon of the creative, technical and the trade.

Time management

Skilled at planning & prioritization of tasks for oneself and the project team.

Cross-functionality

Works effectively with Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Design, & Design Research. Understands the strengths, value, and knows how to correctly utilize each member of the team most effectively.

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

About the Role

We are a part of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry, known for our dedication to our team and our commitment to innovation.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is passionate about solving ambiguous problems, fostering creativity, and developing strategies for the team to learn through the iteration of concepts.

Skills

• Experience working on a human centered design-thinking innovation team.
• (Masters in Design Innovation a bonus).
• Expertise with design-thinking methods, processes, tools, & creativity.
• BS in Engineering or BA Industrial design.
• Experience designing & engineering durable good products.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Educational assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.