Bissell

Overview 概述

The Lead Engineer is responsible for all technical aspects of multiple projects and/or specific product systems and components. As a part of their project responsibilities, the Lead Engineer will provide direction to other engineers and designers in order to meet key project and development milestones. In this role he/she will manage the engineering activities carried out by BISSELL and other suppliers’ technical staff to ensure that BISSELL requirements are met for his/her assigned projects. This person will also be a critical link in technical communications both within BISSELL (PD&E and cross functional groups) and with outside suppliers to execute the technical aspects of BISSELL projects.

Responsibilities 职责

• Create new product concepts and designs and prove out feasibility of new functions and features that contribute to key product performance requirements.
• Conduct, supervise and approve the development of plastic part designs and material specifications, purchased component specifications and end product specifications and ensure proper documentation is incorporated into BISSELL systems.
• Lead the resolution of and maintain responsibility for technical issues on all assigned projects by providing solid engineering analysis and problem solving, and communicate and direct technical activities as necessary to ensure project success.
• Establish technical definition, provide technical direction, and undertake feasibility studies for new products from “Project Charter” and “Maintenance Requests” for assigned projects.
• Establish and maintain clear lines of communication with technical teams located at or near manufacturing sites throughout the project. This includes both BISSELL and supplier based associates depending on location.
• Prepare and present technical information as required to functions outside of PD&E, including management, on projects or issues that may affect business decisions.
• Recommend and participate in the creation and improvement of test plans, methods and equipment as needed for assigned projects.
• Contribute to the analysis of test data and test results, especially for critical to quality functions to ensure product integrity and performance through close collaboration with the test engineer and the test lab.
• Coordinate agency product approval with the project Compliance Engineer by providing timely and complete design and specification information, adherence to BISSELL agency design standards, and supply of proper samples for testing.
• Provide accurate and complete Technical Deliverables during product development and review Technical Deliverables from other technical functions as required for GPD project execution.
• Communicate and coordinate with core project team members (Project Management, Marketing, Operations/Purchasing, and Consumer Design) to ensure technical milestones and deliverables are aligned with commercial goals and deliverables of the project.
• Communicate and coordinate with core technical project team members (CAD (Mechanical Design), Quality, Test Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Model Shop) to plan and provide accurate data and timing on projects to ensure a smooth and accurate completion of GPD deliverables.
• Coordinate with the Quality Engineer to ensure the execution of product Quality Plans on full devices and the most critical components or assemblies to ensure specifications are maintained during production.
• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers, designers, and supervise co-ops (as assigned).
• Provide information to prepare and verify technical content of patents and associated legal documentation as requested for new inventions.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications 资格

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Functional/Technical Expertise
• Global Business Acumen
• Self-Management
• Learning Versatility
• Delivers Results
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Managerial Courage
• Continuous Improvement

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Degree minimum: Bachelors or equivalent

Experience level:

• 10 or more years in Product Development of similar products
• Strength in engineering fundamentals and technical problem solving
• Work on multiple new product development projects simultaneously
• Experience in test development and analysis of test results
• Demonstrated creativity in developing new electro-mechanical products
• Some technical project management

SPECIALIZED TRAINING/EDUCATION PREFERRED

• Some experience in consumer products
• Some experience in mentoring and direct or indirect supervision of technical staff
• MSME