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Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?Perks for you include:
- Paid Vacations & Holidays
- Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
- Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
- Discounts on Klein Tools products
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
A Senior Product Engineer is an experienced professional who leads the design, development, and improvement of products, often serving as a key technical expert within the team. This is a technical leadership role where the individual is responsible for project outcomes and on-time delivery of product development in the tool industry. This role involves problem solving and reviewing related information to evaluate and develop options for product design, sustaining activity, and project management and implement solutions with limited direction.
- Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design product and systems within the scope of determined program requirements.
- Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
- Provides innovation by driving product improvements and contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions.
- Represent the organization in vendor meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
- Can autonomously manage several medium to high difficulty projects proactively.
- Accurately estimate and build project timelines within phase gate product development framework.
- Manage multiple medium to high priority action items, and effectively delegating work when necessary concurrently.
- Perform work which includes complex features.
- Advanced problem solving including conducting detailed feasibility studies for any proposed product or systems to include reviewing design and development plans, reviewing cost estimates, and evaluating engineering proposals and specifications.
- Coordinate and schedule activities concerned with technical development and resolve any engineering design and test problems.
- May act as a liaison with internal customer and vendor representatives to ensure adherence of design specifications to the ultimate user's needs and requirements.
- Excellent communication skills. Clearly and concisely explains subject based on intended audience. Can be relied on to proof work of lower level engineers.
- Create high-level PowerPoint presentations to communicate complex engineering concepts and project evaluations to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
- Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, macros) to streamline data analysis and reporting.
- High-level 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting needed to develop and document medium to high difficulty projects. Capable of running more advanced static FEA studies with little to no consultation.
- Constantly review and implement changes as needed to keep active projects on time.
- Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with the needs and strategic goals of the organization.
- Maintain close contact with associated team leaders, business unit managers and executive team.
- Assist in providing direction and mentorship to other engineers within the department and project teams.
- Minimize negative financial impact within the various facilities during project implementation.
- Works closely with Product Management in developing new products and customer desired feature sets.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or program with three (3) or more years of direct work experience in the area.
- Must have excellent technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Must possess a solid understanding of new product development and new product introduction.
- Must possess a large spectrum of academic engineering principles and a basic understanding of business-related initiatives.
- Must have demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions.
- Must have conflict resolution skills and demonstrated team leadership experience.
- Must have strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial based justifications allowing further decision making within all levels of the organization. Ability to function in an environment of changing priorities, goals, and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints.
- Strong team focus and the ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.
Physical Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Potential for up to 10% international travelCompensationIf based in Illinois, this role has an annual salary range of $98,000-120,000. In addition to salary, you're eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.#KleinMPYour main focus:
- Quality
- Customer Obsession
- Innovation
- Ownership
- Teamwork
Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at ...@kleintools.com.Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
Job function
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesManufacturing
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