该职位来源于猎聘 Overview: The Product Development Engineer II is an experienced and passionate Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Engineer, a core member of our product development teams, taking the lead on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) from the concept phase through to mass production. The primary mission is to ensure our floorcare products are designed for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing and assembly. Through excellent communication and evidence-based analysis, this position will drive design optimizations to fruition, ensuring the successful launch of new products with superior quality. Responsibilities:
- New Product Development Support o Act as the manufacturing and product after sales service representative, deeply involved in all stages of new projects development (concept, design, validation, pilot run, mass production). o Lead and conduct DFMA reviews for new products, identifying potential design risks and improvement opportunities.
- Design & Optimization o Provide design optimization recommendations for product components (plastic, rubber, and metal parts, etc.) based on in-depth knowledge of processes like injection molding, stamping, and extrusion to improve quality, reduce cost, and shorten lead times. o Lead the design and optimization of the overall product assembly process, aiming to simplify steps, reduce part count, eliminate assembly errors, and improve production line efficiency. o Design and implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to ensure consistent and reliable assembly.
- Communication & Coordination o Serve as a critical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality departments, ensuring manufacturing requirements are fully understood and integrated into the product design. o Proactively and effectively communicate with design engineers, project managers, and suppliers to clearly articulate the commercial and technical value of design optimization proposals.
- Driving Solutions & Validation o Utilize evidence-based methods (e.g., DFMA reports, cost analysis, tolerance stack-up analysis, pilot run data) to build compelling business cases and persuade team members and management to adopt optimization plans. o Lead or participate in prototyping and pilot production runs; track and resolve design issues identified during these phases; drive the rapid implementation of design changes.
- Knowledge Management & Standardization o Establish and maintain the company's internal DFMA guidelines and standards. o Document lessons learned from projects, promote the sharing and adoption of best practices within the team. Qualifications: REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
- Functional/Technical Expertise
- Global Business Acumen
- Self-Management
- Learning Versatility
- Delivers Results
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Critical thought
- Continuous Improvement REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Degree Minimum
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering Specific concentration:
- Mechanical engineering
- Strength in engineering fundamentals
- Analytical approach to problems
- Ability to understand voice of consumer needs and integrate these into product specs
- Basic personal computer skills
- Electromechanical consumer products
- UL approved products
- Test development and results analysis
- Project scheduling and tracking
- Plastic part design
- Team environment Experience level:
3+ years in a product development role focused on DFMA or Process Engineering. Experience in the home appliance, consumer electronics, or precision manufacturing industry is preferred SPECIALIZED TRAINING/EDUCATION PREFERRED
- 3D CAD (Creo)
- Fluid or air moving products
- Design for Assembly Analysis (DFA)
- Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA, DFMEA)
- Project management
- Design of Experiments (DoE, Taguchi)
- Reading and comprehension of utility patents SKILLS REQUIRED
- Technical Expertise o Proficiency in DFM/DFA: Deep understanding and practical application of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles. o Component Process Knowledge: Extensive experience with manufacturing processes for plastic (especially injection molding), including a solid understanding of mold fundamentals. o Assembly Insight: Deep understanding of production line assembly processes, line balancing, and ergonomics.
- Project Experience o Proven new product development experience: Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the full lifecycle development of consumer electronics or appliance products, with a proven track record of successfully launching products from design to market. o Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use root cause analysis methodologies to resolve complex manufacturing and assembly issues.
- Communication & Influence o Good Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and logically. o Evidence-Based Persuasion: Skilled at using data, test reports, and cost analyses to objectively support viewpoints and persuade others to build consensus. o Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination: Excellent team player, effective at working within cross-functional teams.