Project Management - Design Engineer

RYOBI•Anderson, SC

About The Position

The Project Management - Design Engineer for RYOBI Outdoor Power Equipment leads cross-functional initiatives for mass production support and continuous improvement projects while maintaining performance, cost, and user value. This role sits within the project leader hierarchy and focuses on consumer outdoor products, collaborating with new product development engineering groups, sourcing, quality, product management, and global manufacturing teams. The engineer manages low- to moderately complex engineering projects and applies an understanding of the Product Development Process from conception through launch. The role includes assessing design maturity, interpreting engineering data, recommending design approaches, coordinating qualification testing, and working with suppliers and global cross-functional teams to complete project tasks. Up to 10% international travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field.
Experience managing low- to moderately complex product development projects.
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Results-driven and deadline-oriented, with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects on aggressive schedules.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile culture and 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.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple low- to moderately complex engineering projects.
Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules to meet milestones, and coordinate planning efforts.
Identify critical-path tasks and project risks with supervision.
Monitor and track project progress and provide regular status updates to senior management and the project team on schedule, cost, and risks.
Lead technical tradeoff discussions with product management and cross-functional teams, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
Escalate project developments and issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
Apply knowledge of the Product Development Process from conception through product launch, anticipate engineering deliverables in each phase, and objectively assess design and development maturity.
Interpret data and make design recommendations involving simulation tools, materials and heat treatments, tolerance stacks and deviation analysis, statics and dynamics, and noise and vibration analysis.
Work with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance and cost requirements within process capabilities.
Collaborate globally and cross-functionally with Quality and Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, Product Management, and other departments to complete project tasks.
Coordinate qualification testing to ensure product safety, durability, and performance.