Husqvarna Group ยท 1 day ago
Design Engineer II
Husqvarna Group is seeking a Design Engineer II to perform both routine and non-routine engineering tasks. The role involves providing solutions to complex problems, ensuring compliance with design standards, and coordinating various engineering activities throughout the product development process.
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Responsibilities
Write parameters for assigned design projects including scheduling, cost data, serviceability and functional requirements. Ensure that all product design standards are followed. Personally assure that projects meet the parameters, as well as schedule, appearance, and costs
Responsible for necessary layouts and calculations(strength, load, performance) required to satisfactorily solve design objectives and meet the outlined parameters
Coordinate design reviews on a timely basis and ensure that designs have been properly reviewed for safety considerations in accordance with Product Creation Process (PCP) guidelines
Review finished drawings for accuracy of design, tolerances, fits, manufacturing capability, materials, drafting standards, etc. Ensure that designs are functionally correct
Write and check specifications of materials, finishes, assembly, out-of-box, and other required reports
Timely completion of all required PCP activities, documentation, and reporting in HPM
Write ECR/ECOs, specifications of materials, finishes, assembly specifications, out-of-box specifications, PPAP documentation review and other necessary reports
Assume project coordination which includes: parts, tracking, tooling approval, bill of materials, and costing of the parts assigned, as well as, the complete project
Responsible for test plan creation and fulfillment to include: oversight of construction and testing of pilot run models assigned, writing test procedures as required, analyzing test data, and making necessary changes and improvements
Participate in cost reduction and product improvement programs. Make recommendations and implement projects to control, as well as reduce, cost
Implement quality improvements
Assist in resolving production issues in a timely and effective manner. Manage deviation approval as needed
Keep abreast and well-informed of competitor products, new technologies, pricing conditions, etc
Implement and ensure that assigned projects comply with product engineering and safety standards
Keep abreast of domestic and foreign standards within product category
Maintain proper follow-up and liaise with Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control and suppliers. Coordinate pilot runs, tracking meetings and project communications to other departments
Ensure assistance for production tooling, pilot runs, assembly instructions and assembly cost is provided
Provide effective communication and follow-up with end customers, Distribution and private label customers, Customer Service Department, etc. to ensure all field problems and warranty issues are clearly understood and solved. Utilize these sources to gain understanding of customer needs
Assist in coordination of joint projects with other Husqvarna divisions or manufacturing sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
2+ years of related engineering experience
Relevant experience in Product Design
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes for high volume, repetitive assembly
Experience in writing parameters for assigned design projects including scheduling, cost data, serviceability and functional requirements
Ability to develop more complex 3D CAD modelling / technical drawings
Basic knowledge of manufacturing operations
Ability to gather and process data for root cause analyses
Ability to travel to domestic and/or international sites
Preferred
Solid graphic ability
Hands on experience working on outdoor power equipment
Design experience with high volume consumer products that perform a function
Knowledge and understanding of FEA, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T for part design
Knowledge and/or experience with SmarTeam, HPM, engineering databases, and other software programs useful to engineering functions
Company
Husqvarna Group
Husqvarna Group is an outdoor power product manufacturing company that offers chainsaws, riding lawnmowers, trimmers, and garden irrigation.
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