Senior NPD Engineer - Star International Holdings : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description At Star Holdings Group, we are passionate about innovation and driven by design. As a leader in commercial kitchen equipment, we are committed to delivering high-performance products that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are currently seeking a Senior NPD (New Product Development) Engineer to join our cross-functional team and lead the development of next-generation products from concept through launch. The Senior NPD Engineer will play a critical role in managing and executing complex product development projects. This individual will work closely with R&D, marketing, manufacturing, and quality teams to bring innovative products to market on time, on budget, and to specification. Duties and responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for commercial appliances requiring integrated recirculating ventilation and fire suppression accommodation (e.g., under-hood cooking equipment, custom appliance layouts).
• Drive manufacturing input into NPD projects to enhance design effectiveness and reliability through methodologies such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), design reviews, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Use experience with fire suppression systems to design recirculating ventilation to meet NFPA 96 requirements, UL710B and NSF/ANSI 2.
• Use CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), thermal modeling, and airflow simulations to predict performance and optimize designs prior to physical prototyping.
• Create prototype screening strategies to efficiently validate airflow, heat, and suppression system clearance requirements.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of material, drawings, and product change notifications.
• Proficient in SolidWorks generating drawings and models.
• Build product cost models in collaboration with the Operations teams to actively manage product costs throughout the development phase and ensure that launch targets are met.
• Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, develop project execution timelines, and ensure that quality and performance levels are achieved for new product launches.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in related field or 15 years of experience in an Engineering role
• 10 years of experience in related field
• Experience with 3D modeling/drawings, SolidWorks
• Released two or more product families
• In-depth knowledge of Commercial Cooking appliance design and applications; intimate familiarity with the systems component design, integration, and interactions
• Familiarity with mechanical and electronic control systems and wiring harnesses
• Hands-on skills and experience in working with laboratory equipment, test stands and instrumentation
• Fundamental understanding of Engineering principles
• Self-starter and hands-on approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Sheetmetal design experience

Working conditions This position will be based in an office setting, but at times will require a hands-on approach. Occasional prototyping and testing will result in the operation of tools in the manufacturing environment. Physical requirements Will be required to lift 30lbs occasionally, as manufacturing is supported.