Project, Manufacturing Product Introduction Engineer

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where You’ll Work – Contractor Equipment Division (CED)

The Contractor Equipment Division makes sprayers that apply paint to walls and other structures, with product models for users ranging from do-it-yourself homeowners to professional paint contractors. Contractor equipment also includes sprayers that apply texture to walls and ceilings, highly viscous coatings to roofs, and line markings on roads, parking lots, athletic fields and floors.

The future of CED is bright, with significant investments being made across the business; the division is expanding to accommodate increased demand and growth driven by an investment in new products and innovative ideas. With the global industry ramping up into high gear, CED is positioned to convert contractors accustomed to manually applying paint and other coatings by brush-and-roller to spray technology.

Ready to join us?

The Project, Manufacturing Product Introduction Engineer will have a strong grasp of manufacturing methodologies and be responsible for integrating new products into the manufacturing processes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.

**The role will be supporting the new Contractor Division, in Rogers, MN**

What You Will Do at Graco

Project Management and Execution

• Engage with external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, as necessary to hit new product development launches and timelines.
• Develop and optimize internal manufacturing processes for new products, by selecting the appropriate resources, equipment, and tooling
• Conduct project risk assessments, and feasibility studies to develop project risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with product development engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new products.
• Monitor and report on the progress of new product integration, addressing any issues that arise.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing staff on new processes and procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews with the new product development team and provide feedback on design for manufacturability.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and develop processes to manage any new regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in all operations.
• Manage manufacturing project deliverables, including but not limited to, initial quality checks, Item setup, assembly mistake proofing and test equipment validation. 
• Conduct and evaluate quality assessments on components and equipment using approved tools (examples, Gage R&R's and capability studies)
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participation in related professional organizations.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing introduction or manufacturing process development role.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in manufacturing processing, components and products

Accelerators  

• Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred

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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation.  If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience.  In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees.  Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role.  Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

Salary : $84,000 - $146,900