Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company: Springs Window Fashions
Location: Middleton
Posted on: May 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer
to focus on Product Innovation. This role is based in our
Middleton, WI corporate headquarters.
Company Overview
Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments
industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over
8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our custom window
treatments are available in nearly every major retailer, in
thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial
buildings.
Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a
broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter and
Mecho. Our tagline is "the Best Experience Company." And it's more
than just a set of words-it represents the essence of who we are.
As North America's premier window covering company, we're committed
to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team
members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business
partners.
We are bringing new innovations to the market and have a lot to
offer consumers who want to improve their home d--cor. Despite
COVID, our company is experiencing high growth as consumers spend
more time at home and want to redecorate.
Job Summary
Responsible for expanding core competencies by creating and
developing new and innovative product designs as well as
redesigning existing products & processes.
These efforts will have a direct impact on reducing labor and
material costs, while improving value, reliability, and
performance. Product responsibilities include Graber, Bali and
other branded products and all support componentry. The associate
will plan and manage product design engineering activities related
to conceptualization, product design, and manufacturing process
functions.
Job Responsibilities
Concept Development (30%)
- Technical leader in the development of electro-mechanical
solutions with various structural, cosmetic, and innovative
mechanism-related challenges.
- Work closely with management in meeting departmental and
business goals. Provide insight in planning the technical direction
for projects/products, the department, and the business.
- Lead the design, development and product validation efforts
associated with new product design and/or modifications to existing
products.
- Involved in translating consumer, customer and market needs
into product requirements using process (QFD) and product
requirements into design specifications.
- Develops working prototypes of multiple concepts, which can be
used for functional evaluation.
- Involved in reducing concept to commercially viable
product.
- Creates mechanical drawings and 3-D models using drafting
software.
- Investigates concept patentability and infringement issues
related to concepts to assess legal liability protect intellectual
property.
Design Development (50%)
- Coordinates and prioritizes design and product engineering
activities as established by NPD and product management and in
accordance with Spring's business strategies and goals.
- Designs products and components with safety, durability,
reliability, value, and assembly as priorities.
- Provide key technical insight in problem-solving and performing
root-cause analysis.
- Establish design specifications, material selection, and
potential suppliers with regards to product design.
- Estimates project and product costs, assists with project
justification, and recommends required materials and tooling.
- Facilitates design reviews to discuss concepts and proposed
product designs, engaging other functional areas of the business,
to gain input regarding product manufacturability and incorporating
those inputs into final design.
- Prepares and issues required reports, summaries, and
presentations related to engineering activities.
- Interface with purchasing and suppliers to resolve supplier
quality issues.
Administrative (20%)
- Collaborate with New Product Development and Marketing teams to
introduce and develop new product concepts and existing product
enhancements.
- Support efforts to maintain and follow the New Product
Development (stage gate) process.
- Reviews related patents and assesses potential patent
risks.
- Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives, recognizing
process improvement methods to identify root cause, develop
solutions, and implement solutions.
- Maintain and organize lab area following 5S principles.
- Represent the company in industrial organizations.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- BS in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of applicable work
experience.
- Must be flexible with job assignments, able to work
independently and well with others (team environment).
- Must be organized, methodical, and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously and work to an established timeline.
- Position takes direction from Engineering Manager or new
Product Development Manager. Must manage multiple medium or limited
scope projects. Must communicate well and properly document results
of test procedures.
Preference given to candidates with
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
- 5+ years design engineering experience in consumer products
related industry
- Relevant experience with new product development and product
design role
- Familiarity with the design of injection molded plastic parts,
die cast and die stamped metal parts, aluminum extrusions, and
molded wood products
Behavioral Competencies
- Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to
meet commitments
- Drive Engagement - Creating a climate where people are
motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its
objectives
- Instill Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others
through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Drive Results - Consistently achieving results, even under
tough circumstances
- Consumer/Customer Focus - Building strong customer
relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
- Critical Thinking - Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and
sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve
problems
- Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when
facing difficult situations
- Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and
efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous
improvement
Keywords: Springs Window Fashions, Oshkosh , Senior Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Middleton, Wisconsin
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