What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Product Development Engineer position at BISSELL?
Overview :
The Senior Engineer Product Development leads the development on products for new and existing floorcare product lines. In this key role, he / she will lead the PD&E activities to ensure that BISSELL requirements are met with a result of successful product launches. This person will have a heavy emphasis in technical expertise while having the ability to create and manage a project schedule, maintain and strengthen supplier relationships, and be a critical link in technical communications both within BISSELL and with outside suppliers.
Responsibilities :
- Direction and overall responsibility for technical aspects of the product and project.
- Design plastic parts for injection molding.
- Integration of electronic and electromechanical components
- Specify and select purchased components.
- Development of comprehensive test plans.
- Set clear and thorough part, material, and overall product specifications.
- Technical definition of product and feasibility studies
- Analysis of test results and the understanding of performance.
- Coaching, mentoring and possible supervision of junior engineers, designers, and co-ops.
- Provide technical information about the project to others in the company.
- Recommend and participate in the improvement of methods, equipment, staffing.
- Responsible for completeness, correctness and accuracy of CAD data
- Estimate technical project resources requirements and project expenses
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Environment
Qualifications :
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
Degree minimum : Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
Specific concentration :
Experience level : 5 years of experience in product development
SPECIALIZED TRAINING / EDUCATION PREFERRED
SKILLS REQUIRED
