JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:
The Design Engineer III is responsible for the technical development of new market leading products, supporting the expansion of intellectual property for new and existing product lines, and collaborating with other team members on product development. This role focuses on ensuring projects are effectively executed to budgeted cost and time schedules while simultaneously prioritizing research and analysis to continuously improve processes within the global division.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Sourcing Specialists on product development to understand requirements and specifications.
- Engage directly with clients to develop product designs from ideation through production.
- Create conceptual, industrial, and fully engineered product designs, with complete production documentation including drawings, bills of materials, and quality standards.
- Create and evaluate prototypes regarding fit, form, function, and quality.
- Ensure products comply with applicable industry standards or government regulations.
- Train colleagues on new product features, standards, techniques, and technologies.
- Provide direct customer support as required, including phone support.
- Write product assembly instructions and product operation manuals.
- Independently learn new technologies and processes.
- Reverse engineer samples and perform research on technology, patents, and processes.
- Travel domestically and internationally to support the development of new products.
- Meet with vendor partners to maintain relationships, establish quality standards, understand capabilities, and identify market opportunities
- Research optimal materials and processes to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of product development milestones.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in product development.
- History of successful collaboration with team members of different technical backgrounds, including clients, to develop product specifications and design solutions for the consumer market.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Visualize, AutoCAD, SketchUp).
- Experience with Adobe software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.