OverviewJoin our dynamic engineering team to support and develop new products for the leader in the Food Retailing Industry. This position will support a variety of new and existing products and projects.
The Lead Design Engineer will be responsible for leading an engineering team in the execution of a variety of Engineering projects, including new product releases, product modifications, value engineering, and quality / manufacturing corrective actions. This role will work with cross functional teams (Product Management, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, etc.) to deliver the Hussmann Promise of Continuously Providing the most Customer-Focused Solutions in the Food Retail Industry.
Responsibilities- Responsible for leading the conceptual design and overall development of refrigerated display case modifications and implementing corrective actions for quality or manufacturing issues.
- Design for Manufacturing using knowledge in formed sheet metal, fabricated copper tubing, electrical assemblies, welded structural frames, product sub-assemblies, and top-level system assemblies.
- Understand our customers' needs and follow the processes required for developing and releasing the product at a high-quality level, on-time to customer request.
- Plan and coordinate implementation of product releases within PLM system.
- Leading and improving the overall innovation, quality, function, and cost of the product.
- Initiate studies of new and existing designs to incorporate new cost-effective technology to maintain our competitive edge.
- Collaborate with project team of multi-functional and multi-departmental personnel for on-time release of quality and cost-effective products.
- Performs hands-on troubleshooting efforts and implements corrective actions for products, processes, and tooling.
- Drive accuracy within team for all engineering information issued regarding assigned projects. This includes PLM related attributes, BOM structure, product specifications, test reports, design review documentation, etc.
- Validate new designs through prototype builds and first-article inspections. Lead the resolution of any issues identified on the manufacturing floor
- Develop and communicate project plans and status.
- Maintain technical competence and up-to-date knowledge on all relevant mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and computer technologies. Attend training courses as needed.
- Direct and approve work of Engineers and Designers
- Train, coach and develop team members
- Leads the development of test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
- Execute tasks and lead projects with minimal direction
- Develop analytical metrics/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of internal processes
Qualifications- 7+ years of Product Design experience, preferably in the Refrigeration industry
- People leader experience, preferred.
- BS in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Competent using 3D solid modeling (SolidEdge preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, oral & written.
- Strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience- Project management experience and a general understanding of Manufacturing processes preferred
- Understand refrigeration systems, thermo-dynamics, heat transfer and structural analysis principles. Intermediate electrical component, controls, and circuit knowledge.
- Sheetmetal Design experience a plus.
- PLM System Experience - Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.
- MRP System Experience - Oracle, Mapics, BAAN, SAP etc.
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You* Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here's what you can expect:
- Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
- Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
- Paid Time-Off Benefits - Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.
- Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
- Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.
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