Project Management - Design Engineer

TheProject Management - Design EngineeIfor RYOBIOutdoor Power Equipmentleads cross-functional initiativesformassproductionsupportand continuous improvement projectswhilemaintainingperformance,cost, and user value. This roleis under the projectleaderhierarchy andfocuses onconsumer outdoor products, collaborating closely withvarious new product developmentengineeringgroups, sourcing, quality, product management, and global manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership overmultiplelowto moderately complexengineering projects

• Drivedeveloping comprehensive plansand schedulesto meet projectmilestones

• 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 discussionswith product management and other cross functional teams thatfocus onCost, Schedule, and Performanceimpact

• Timely and appropriate escalation of project developments or issues 

• Applies a good understanding of theProduct Development Processfrom conception through product launch. Anticipates engineering deliverables in all phases. Clearly understands the philosophies behind the variousPDPphasesand can objectively determine the maturity level of a designanddevelopment process

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

• Utilizationof computer aided simulation tools

• Selectionof materials and heat treatments

• Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis

• Statics and dynamics

• Noise and vibrationanalysis

• lnteractwith suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance/costrequirements 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

• Coordinatequalification testing to ensuresafety, durability, and performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of SciencedegreeinEngineering

• Minimum4years of experience inrelatedfield

• Experience in managinglow to moderatelycomplex product development projects. 

• Strong understanding ofelectromechanicalsystems, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manageseveral simultaneousprojects to aggressive 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 to10%internationaltravel is. 

We offercompetitive wages and a comprehensivebenefits package – tuitionassistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage,vacationand holidays.