Project Management - Design Engineer

Job Description:

The Project Management - Design Enginee Ifor RYOBIOutdoor Power Equipment leads cross-functional initiativesformassproductionsupportand continuous improvement projectswhilemaintainingperformance,cost, and user value. This roleis under the projectleaderhierarchy and focuses on consumer outdoor products, collaborating closely with various new product developmentengineeringgroups, sourcing, quality, product management, and global manufacturing teams.

• Provide leadership overmultiplelowto moderately complex engineering projects

• Drive developing comprehensive plansand schedules to meet project milestones

• Able to coordinate project planning efforts for low to moderate complexity projects.
  
  Identify critical path tasks and project risks with supervision

• Monitor &track project progress and provideregularstatus updates to senior management and project teamon schedule, cost, and risks

• Frame up and leadtechnicaltradeoff discussions with product management and other cross functional teams thatfocus onCost, Schedule, and Performance impact

• Timely and appropriate escalation of project developments or issues

• Applies a good understanding of the Product Development Process from conception through product launch. Anticipates engineering deliverables in all phases. Clearly understands the philosophies behind the variousPDPphasesand canobjectivelydeterminethe maturity level of a designanddevelopment process

• Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations including but not limited to:

• Utilization of computer aided simulation tools

• Selection of materials and heat treatments

• Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis

• Statics and dynamics

• Noise and vibration analysis

• lnteractwith suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance/cost requirements while falling within process capabilities.

• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering,Manufacturing,Purchasing, Finance,Product Management, andnumerousother departmentstodrive completion of project tasks

• Coordinate qualification testing to ensure safety, durability, and performance

• Bachelor of Sciencedegreein Engineering

• Minimum4years of experience inrelatedfield

• Experience in managing low to moderately complex product development projects.

• Strong understanding ofelectromechanicalsystems, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manage several simultaneousprojectstoaggressive schedules and results. Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.

• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills

• Knowledge of DFMA, cost modeling, teardown benchmarking, and root cause analysis techniques

• Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.

• Ability to draft comprehensive test plans and specifications

• Familiarity with CAD and project management tools.

• Up to 10% international travel is required.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package – tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage,vacation and holidays.