Product Design Engineer

Job Description
Job Summary:
You will be a member of a collaborative team that defines and develops from concept through production working with a cross functional Product Development team and overseas partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong mechanical engineering technical background with proven experience in consumer tool design, development and manufacturing.

Job Profile:
Responsible for the design of consumer hand and power tools
Develops concepts, design drawings, prototypes, material specifications and testing methods
Controls product family designs and achieves resolution of design issues
Reviews existing products and recommends design improvements to achieve, including but not limited to, simplified designs and reduced manufacturing lead times and cost, as well as to meet customer requirements
Researches and develops new products to meet market needs
Works with Product Managers to develop specifications and creates design concepts
Leads design reviews
Supports manufacturing during product production
Ensures product meets the Marketing feature requirements and Industrial Design goals
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Experience:
BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or 10 years related experience required
7+ years experience in consumer product design with plastic part design required
Experience in consumer tool designs and woodworking preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:
Produces viable concept ideas during ideation sessions
Excellence in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance
Excellence in 3D CAD design with strong preference towards Solidworks
Strong analytical/problem solving skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques
Flexibility and comfort working in a quickly changing environment
Experience in high volume manufacturing with casting, plastics, sheet metal design, etc.
Superior communication skills, strong use of internal communication tools
Experience with processes and facets of Industrial Design including materials, finishes, shapes, etc.
Experience in Human Factors and Quality is a plus
Advanced knowledge/experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
Requires self-directedness, able and willing to prioritize and take initiative.
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
This position requires considerable interaction and proactive involvement with all levels in other departments
Ability to lead / manage people and mentor team members affectively

Tony Hogan
COO

Stephanie Gott
Director of Human Resources

Company

Kreg Tool Company

Job Code

State or Province

Iowa

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