Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineering

Vitamix•Olmsted Township, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vitamix is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineering who will execute the development and implementation of any engineered change whether it is for New Product Development or Sustaining Engineering. This includes, but isn’t limited to, defining internal/external customer needs, developing concepts that meet the needs, vetting concepts through analytical and/or empirical means to propose final solutions to the business, and integrating the solution into manufacturing for launch readiness. As subject matter expert, they will use their knowledge and experience to coach and mentor other team members and improve the overall design and functionality of Vitamix products. They will also be responsible for leading broader team/department initiatives aimed at improving design practices and processes.

Requirements

7+ years related experience
Bachelor’s Degree at an ABET accredited university in Engineering
Expert in MS Office, especially Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
Practitioner of 3D CAD tools (CREO preferred) and PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
Practitioner in applying Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Vibration First Principles
Practitioner in applying self-made mathematical models or leveraging CAE tools (FEA, CFD, etc.) to solve engineering problems
Practitioner in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
Design application experience across different manufacturing methods including, but not limited to, injection molding, casting, machining, and sheet metal
Practitioner in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Practitioner in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Practitioner in Statistical tools and methods such as Tolerance Analysis, Regression Modeling, ANOVA, Weibull, Casual and Predictive Analysis, Optimization, etc.
Practitioner with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Creation and Management
Practitioner in predicting and managing budget for technical activities (OPEX and CAPEX) related to project execution
Critical Thinking - Ability to break down complex information, identify key elements, and assess their validity and relevance.
Relationship Building - Ability to establish, maintain, and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, teams, and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative environment
Flexibility - Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities, new information, and diverse situations, while remaining focused on achieving goals.
Organizational Skills - Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and maintains systems for achieving goals.
Attention to Detail - Consistently maintains high standards of quality and accuracy across different tasks and projects.
Communication - Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently, and succinctly in both formal and informal settings.
Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage one’s own emotions and understand, empathize with, and influence the emotions of others, fostering positive relationships and collaboration.
Reliability/Dependability - Highly reliable, proactive self-starter; can be counted on to complete assignments on time
Initiative - Proactive problem solver, takes calculated risks, and seeks opportunities for improvement.
Resourcefulness - Leverages available resources and contacts to overcome obstacles and achieve project goals efficiently.
Influence - Ability to persuade and guide others towards a desired outcome.
Process Improvement - Demonstrated ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Team Motivation/Engagement - Effectively addresses morale challenges and utilizes a variety of approaches to energize and engage team members.
Change Leadership - Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation, encouraging employees to embrace change to align with organizations vision and goals.
Delegation/Empowerment - Delegates tasks and responsibilities, ensuring clear expectations, providing necessary support, and holding individuals accountable for outcomes, while fostering a culture of trust and empowerment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field is preferred
Practitioner in Design for Reliability (DFR) is preferred
Design for Six Sigman (DFSS) Green Belt is preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver on technical aspects of project designs that satisfy functional, performance, reliability, regulatory and other internal company requirements.
Collaborates with cross-functional departments to facilitate the successful execution of projects.
Collaborate with both domestic and international suppliers/partners/contract manufacturers to deliver products that are internally developed, co-developed, or sourced.
Utilize stage-gate product development framework for New Product Development.
Utilize Technical Review processes and tools for engineered changes.
Assess and address project technical risks in compliance with appropriate standards and corporate policies.
Lead requirement generation activities, derived from internal/external customers’ needs.
Lead derivation of required analytical activities, and testing for Verification and Validation of component/sub-system/system requirements through Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Lead root cause analysis for problem solving and implement corrective action strategies based on findings.
Demonstrate technical leadership by coaching and mentoring others
Seek and lead continuous improvement activities around product development processes and methodologies
Build technical competencies within the team