JOB SUMMARY:
Our R&D department in Shenzhen is searching for a highly motivated Product Development Engineer to support new product development and implement improvements to our cookware brand “Calphalon”. The ideal candidate will be able to work in cross-functional teams, balance work on multiple projects and manage to deadlines.
BRAND: Calphalon

JOB DUTIES:
1. Manage a project to develop and execute new products on time, cost and quality.
2. Responsible for finalized engineering product drawings with critical dimensions, performance specifications, and quality specifications including standards and test procedures.
3. Manage the creation of product prototypes and manage product testing for internal evaluation.
4. Ensure new products function properly, support all engineering builds (ESL, MSL, PPAP) and review engineering samples to meet technical specification.
5. Plan and coordinate new product development projects and activities as part of cross-functional development team.
6. Implement new products from mold/die shake-out/qualification through first production run.
7. Provide technical support to operations and outside vendors in solving product quality problems with existing products.
8. Drive productivity, support Calphalon VAVE projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. B.S./M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. 3+ years in Product design experience by using 3D software (Creo preferred)
3. 3+ years in Engineering development experience in consumer products or related field
4. Proven track record of leading projects (on time/on cost/on spec).
5. Extensive knowledge of metal, plastic and related manufacturing process, demonstrates hands on prototyping/design validation model building.
6. Proficient CAD skills (CREO preferred)
7. Proficient MS office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).
8. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
9. Self-motivated
10. Customer & Consumer Focus
11. Familiar with PLM system, able to upload or download engineering docs from Windchill.
12. Experience with intellectual property and patent process