What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at Viking Range, LLC?
The Product Design Engineer works as part of a process and product improvement / inception unit, focusing on product and process development by using engineering principles to increase the efficiency and value of the business, while utilizing cost-effective mechanisms and improving overall product performance, reliability, and safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS:
- Ability to utilize engineering principles to develop an optimized product design.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, including program plans that identify work scope, schedules, milestones, tasks, priorities, and risks.
- Manage program/project issues and risks by effectively working with departments to develop parallel paths, contingencies, and risk mitigation plans to meet project deliverables per budget and schedule.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with overall project scope and schedules.
- Use methodologies like Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify underlying causes of inefficiencies or defects.
- Regularly monitor the impact of implemented changes and identify opportunities for further enhancement.
- Document and report on the outcomes of continuous improvement projects, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements.
- Develop solutions that keep the principles of LEAN/Six Sigma and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/A).
- Attend and actively participate in project team meetings to ensure overall project alignment.
- Effectively communicate program/project status to all stakeholders including project team members, resource owners, suppliers, and customer groups.
- Escalate issues and risks as appropriate to ensure program/project success.
- Ability to use 3D CAD software packages to build a conceptual idea for prototyping and communications to other departments.
- Analyze product applications, investigate customer/field problems, and answer customer inquiries related to product designs.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- BS/MS in Engineering or closely related field.
- 2-5 years of kitchen appliance or related design experience preferred.
- Experienced with project management techniques/tools and data analysis.
- Experienced in 3D CAD/PLM systems. CATIA/Solidworks knowledge preferred.
- Advanced experience with applications including MS Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Dependable and timely.
- Willing to do what it takes to get the job done, including eliciting cooperation from senior management and other departments.
- Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple complex programs/projects, and rapidly adapt/respond to changes in environment and priorities.
- Advanced organizational, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, initiative, and commitment to work assignments.
- Strong attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Shows strong creativity and innovation.
