Principal Product Engineer - NPD

Overview

Summary - basic function of the role

Perform engineering work in Product Engineering including New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R&D) and Custom Products along with Production, Supplier or Field Service support. Use direction from organization strategies and objectives to meet customer needs. Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise (SME) and provide technical leadership to engineering community.

Location: Milwaukee, WI (HQ) OR Columbus, WI

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8 - 4:30 pm or 8:30 - 5:00 pm; flexible

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively on engineering issues. Ability to comprehend and then communicate complex technical matters to a variety of audiences. Maintain positive working relationships with cross functional team members and other stakeholders.
• Lead by example, demonstrating robust critical thinking skills. Challenge, support and develop other engineers and accept challenge willingly.
• Be the technical authority on engineering projects and own technical decisions.
• Lead and/or contribute to engineering projects as assigned for improving product cost, quality, robustness and delivery with strong customer focus.
• Responsible for new product development in the areas of
• Hydraulic - design and analysis of high-pressure components and systems
• Mechanical - design and analysis of components, structures, and systems for tools
• Aerospace - design of tools to aid in assembly and inspection of aerospace systems
• Utilizing engineering principles and tools, while adhering to the NPD process and ensuring products meet market expectations before release.
• Basic awareness of electrical components and controls
• Significant contribution to Segment/Product and Technology roadmap.
• Address and resolve production and customer problems related to product design.
• Responsible for quality improvement and cost reduction of assigned products. Share responsibility meeting departmental cost reduction goals.
• Work closely with Product Groups to capture new business, contribute to technical requirements, and develop new product concepts. Be a resource and sounding board, offering technical expertise to stakeholders inside and outside engineering.
• Develop technology partnerships to acquire competencies critical to achieving a competitive advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to support multiple concurrent projects independently in a team environment.
• Proficient skill in organizational, written, oral and professional abilities.
• Computer skills of Microsoft Office. CREO, FEA and/or CFD/AMEsim experience a plus.
• Understanding of mechanical components with ability to apply knowledge to product design. Industrial hydraulics and specifically pump and valves experience a plus.
• Understanding various manufacturing processes including molded metal and plastic parts, machined components, welded assemblies, and additive manufacturing.
• Stay in the know on industry trends. Continuing to investigate ways to improve Enerpac product and bring in new technologies to the industrial tool space.
• Holding yourself and others accountable for project timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while focusing on the high priority tasks. Adjust to changes in product road map.
• Must be able to share ideas with others, including non-technical audiences. Must be able to influence team through one-on-one and large group communication.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a technical authority role, having taken ownership of product decisions, trade-offs and specifications.
• Comprehend and then communicate complex technical matters to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of collaboration with cross-functional departments and teams.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Key External Contacts/Clients

Vendors

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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