Product Engineer

With over 70 years of backyard cooking experience, Middleby Outdoor, with brands Char-Griller, Masterbuilt and Kamado Joe strives for excellence in design and builds the most innovative products in the industry and markets we serve. We create a work environment that is conducive to building long-term employees who are motivated and dedicated to manufacturing quality products while upholding the highest standards in business ethics. Our mission is to build great products and greater relationships with a vision to lead the way with integrity and intelligence.

SUMMARY

The Product Engineer plans, manages, and reports all aspects of Product Engineering activities for responsible project. Ensures all Product Engineering activities are in conformance with the company's policies and/or objectives and that project engineering tasks are completed within assigned timelines and budgets. The following responsibilities will be performed personally and with counterpart personnel at corporate and China offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· New Product Development

· Responsible for all aspects of, assigned, engineering projects from concept to commercialization.

• Manage development process to meet timelines.
• Initial CAD via SolidWorks.
• Detailed CAD maintenance throughout development process.
• Final CAD via SolidWorks.
• Oversee detailed drawings.
• Define, document, and communicate CTQ’s (Critical to Quality) and specifications via Tech packs.
• Manage engineering BOM, warranty BOM and part numbering.
• Ensure design alignment throughout development across multiple teams.

· Work closely with the international engineering team to execute and problem solve to meet timelines.

· Have an understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and be able to work with factories to match design and capabilities.

· Existing Products

· Responsible for identifying and submitting designs for product improvement changes.

· Confers with other disciplines of the company as required to clarify or resolve design problems.

· Cost Reductions

· Responsible for the continuous evaluation of existing products for cost reduction opportunities, on an ongoing basis.

· Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering from four-year college or university.

· 8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Proficient use of computer engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

· A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

· Exceptional ability to read and comprehend moderately technical instructions, voice and email correspondence and memos.

· Strong interpersonal skills, innovative problem-solving skills, and strong facilitation skills.

· Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

· Ability to effectively communicate or present information in one-on-one and small group situations such as with peers, supervisors, executive management, customers, clients, suppliers or vendors.

· Ability to perform basic math functions including statistical and dimensional calculations, fractions, decimals, rate, ratio, percent computations and engineer-metric/metric-engineer conversions.

· Ability to use computers to assist with all facets of job. Specific skills include but are not limited to proficiency with the following: Email, spreadsheets, word documents, presentation software, flow charts or graphing software, project management software, SolidWorks and familiarity with other CAD systems.

· Ability to travel as required to support engineering services.

· Dedicated to company and personal core values.

· Practice safety and adhere to all company safety policies.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Hybrid office schedule

· Generous Paid Time Off + company paid holidays

· Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the traditional high deductible BCBS medical plan with HSA

· Dental and vision plans

· Legal and supplemental insurance available

· 401(k) Match

· Paid parental and major medical leave

· Company paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Employee discounts and rewards

About the Company

Learn more about our story and our products at www.chargriller.com, www.masterbuilt.com, and www.kamadojoe.com. Middleby Outdoor is a subsidiary of Middleby Corporation.

Middleby Corporation is a fast-growing and profitable global manufacturer of commercial foodservice, food processing and residential cooking equipment with approximately $3 billion in revenue headquartered in Elgin, IL. Sales of the company’s products are marketed under 80+ different brands. The company has 55+ manufacturing operations (including 20+ international) and 10 international distribution offices. Middleby has grown from approximately $100 million in revenues since 2001 and was named a Fortune Magazine’s Fastest Growing Company in 2014 and 2015. Forbes included Middleby in their list of the World's Best Employers for 2021.

Middleby Outdoor proudly supports diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Employment type: Fulltime, Monday - Friday