Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Product Engineer

Job Title

Lead Engineer

Richmond, VA

• Manage the NPD project from concept to completion, including scheduling, deliverables, and delegation of tasks.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define the product market specification for new refrigerators.
• Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product market specification.
• Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
• Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
• Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on the fabrication plan for new products.
• Apply value engineering methodologies to optimize cost position on existing products.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement cost efficient solutions in place.
• Drive customer specification analysis and development of technical solutions.
• Understand critical quality issues from field and chalk out detailed plans to address those as part of the product development.

• B.S. in Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in design of industrial products or 7 years of experience with master’s degree; or a PhD without experience

• MS Mechanical Engineering

• Strong track record of NPD accomplishments
• Experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of product and process complexity
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed, functional organization with the ability to influence stakeholders in various functional groups
• Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs
• Organized with strong project management skills; resource planning, scheduling, and reporting of status
• Proficient at MCAD modeling of proposed solutions
• Experience in HVAC System design and implementation a plus
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.