HUNTER DOUGLAS - PRODUCT ENGINEER

What you'll do

• Design resource - lead or support on major projects for the cost or quality improvement of current products.  Lead team-based projects using a problem solving approach to collect data, identify and test root causes and determine and verify improvements.  Leads/coordinates the design changes required to execute the improvement.
• Create and analyze mechanical components, mechanisms, and part assemblies. Projects may be associated with new product launches, sustaining efforts, or customer reported quality issues.  Use parametric 3D CAD software NX, to refine designs and release drawings, as necessary. 
• Establish and define design requirements, test acceptance criteria, test methods, and establish parameters to determine safety, durability, and feasibility.  Oversee any component tooling buy-off and product testing.  Functional collaboration between product and project management, purchasing, process engineering and management for product improvements
• Coordinate root cause analysis and manage communication of conclusions and recommended direction of short term and long term solutions.  Orchestrates test product builds & training while working in conjunction with the fabrication team to assure design for manufacturability of process and components. Conducts audits, tests, inspections and data collection to validate the effectiveness of design changes.
• Manage the redesign and coordinate the launch of product quality improvements. Conducts design reviews, produces tolerance stack-up analysis, validates data with statistical analysis, runs FMEA assessment and establishes design robustness for product durability.
• Corrective Action of urgent and/or chronic design quality issues:  Investigate and resolve quality issues with materials/fabrics/components. Investigate and resolve design quality issues causing Fabrication yield issues. Immediate reaction/support of shop-floor issues impacting line-down situations.
• New product launch execution: Input and coordination with new product teams, participate in Design Reviews. Assist to coordinate pilot builds/testing. Assist with production launch as needed.
• Cost reductions: Identify and manage cost reduction opportunities though design and/or materials changes. Work closely with plant operations, drive cost reductions in scrap and labor cost, through product design improvements.
• Uses primary design skills revolving around plastic injection molding along with aluminum and plastic extrusions and mechanical assemblies.  Secondary skills involve die casting, metal stamping, and machined parts.  Ability to conduct rapid prototyping to validate and adjust designs using such techniques as 3D printing.
• Coordinate root cause analysis and manage communication of conclusions and recommended direction of short term and long term solutions.  Orchestrates test product builds & training while working in conjunction with the fabrication team to assure design for manufacturability of process and components.
• All other responsibilities as deemed necessary by management.

Who you are

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or experience designing mechanical components
• Experience with solid modeling systems, particularly NX or SolidWorks desired.
• Solid knowledge of injection molding with plastics and the properties of engineered plastics.
• Solid knowledge in computer use and software, such as Word, Excel, Project, Minitab and CAD systems, preferably NX or SolidWorks.
• Solid knowledge in Root Cause Analysis, including Six Sigma Tools to analyze data.
• Solid knowledge in use of metrology instruments, such as calipers, gauges, comparators, and vision systems
• Solid knowledge of various mechanisms and their applications, including gear systems, clutches, cams, and pulleys.
• Ability to work in both production and office environment.
• Skill prototyping methods with 3d printers and rapid production shops
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week Monday-Friday

What's in it for you

• Annual base salary range: $79,000.00-89,000.00
• Bonus target range: 10-20%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay  
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts