Sr. Advanced Development Engineer

Oregon Tool • Portland, OR

426d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Advanced Development Engineer at Oregon Tool, Inc. is responsible for driving new product innovation and technology development by understanding end-user needs and forming partnerships with OEM technical teams. This role emphasizes a customer-centric approach to product development, aiming to create competitive advantages and foster long-term growth in product categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering required, preferably in design or mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years in product design engineering with a proven track record of leading product development projects from concept to launch.
• Experience in designing metal components for high-volume manufacturing is highly valued.
• Experience in developing roadmaps and technical strategies is highly valued.
• Skilled in 3D modeling and 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred), geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GDT), and statistical analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex systems and strong written and oral communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in collaborating with globally dispersed teams and OEM customers.
• Demonstrates adaptability, creativity, business acumen, and strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with OEM engineering leaders to foster collaboration in product development.
• Become an expert in the end users and applications of products through field visits and hands-on product usage.
• Partner with product management to create product strategies, roadmaps, and annual objectives aligned with business goals.
• Develop and propose innovative product architectures and solutions that incorporate customer needs and manufacturability.
• Lead rapid prototyping cycles, including testing and data collection, to accelerate technical decision-making processes.
• Conduct critical analyses such as statistical, risk, and competitive product evaluations to improve product and project performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Casual work attire
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees