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Helen of Troy · 6 days ago

Product Engineer, Hydro Flask

Bend, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, and they are seeking a Product Engineer for their Hydro Flask brand. The role involves collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to develop innovative products, improve quality, and ensure that new products meet performance standards.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingRetailShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluating and directing functional and technical aspects of new products in collaboration with the internal design team, the product management team, and other engineering teams

Cooperating with manufacturing partners in the production of new products in a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods

Working with manufacturers and quality team to improve the quality of existing products

Reviewing and critiquing designs received as CAD files from design team and soliciting feedback from manufacturers

Working with design and manufacturing engineering team to create robust products using tools like tolerance stack analysis, DFMEA, etc

Preparing designs for quoting by preparing bills of materials, functional/quality requirements, and key manufacturing questions

Collaborating with product managers to review and compare quotes from multiple manufacturers

Meeting with design team to provide insight on design decisions as they relate to material selection, manufacturing methods, assembly methods, and cost

Reviewing and critiquing pre-production samples from manufacturers

Managing and updating product data once tools are made, including CAD, drawings, and parts lists

Ensuring that new products meet standards of performance and quality by reviewing dimensional data from pre-production samples, as well as by designing product testing procedures and conducting testing

Approving product for mass production when acceptable quality is achieved

Qualification

SolidWorks CADConsumer product materialsManufacturing methodsPrototyping skillsProject managementProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, product engineering, or materials science or equivalent field

2+ years of professional experience in related field

Intermediate knowledge of either SolidWorks CAD software

Knowledge of common consumer product materials such as plastics, metals, silicone, and fasteners

Knowledge of common consumer product manufacturing methods such as plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, metal CNC machining, overmolding, and/or silicone molding

Knowledge of common assembly/joining methods such as plastic snap design, overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and common metal components such as screws, pins, springs, etc

Ability to travel internationally to Asia (10%) as needed

Software knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Excellent problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate ideas through sketches and e-mail, and work well as part of a larger team

Capable of managing multiple projects at various phases of development at the same time

General shop and prototyping skills such as measuring, cutting, drilling, gluing, sanding, etc