Project Engineer, NPD

Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position: Project Engineer, NPD

Department: Engineering

Work Location: Marlborough, MA. Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

The Project Engineer is a hybrid position combining Engineering and Project Management abilities. The primary responsibility is to deliver innovative electromechanical consumer products and bring them from initial concept through to production.

This position works with a global multi-functional New Product Development team (US, Mexico, China, and UK) while working closely with Industrial Designers and Product Managers to understand the market needs and deliver market leading product designs that balance costs, schedule, performance and reliability. Once you have successfully defined a product alongside the multi-functional team, you will work closely with our manufacturing partners to bring your design to shelf at our major retail partners.

• Interpret feedback from product marketing and consumer research to develop a clear design specification that will be used to define the detailed design and intent of the product.

• Work with APO (Asia Pacific Organization) team to lead the OEMs through the detailed design, evaluation, pilot builds, reliability testing, agency testing and product launch.

• Collaborating with the Quality team, supports DFMEA and Safety reviews to identify and design out or mitigate causes of failure.

• Collaboration with the compliance team, support all compliance testing efforts and ensure timely results.

• Work with the legal team to ensure all products follow the patent review and clearance process.

• Apply engineering practices based on test and theory to provide design direction that meets all project requirements including but not limited to reliability, cost, performance and schedule.

• Organize and facilitate technical product design reviews and maintain issue/action item lists.

• Develop Value Analysis/Cost Analysis and quality improvements opportunities, prioritize and then develop a plan for implementation.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive schedule to deliver projects on-time and on budget.

• Handle overseas resources to meet all cost, schedule, reliability, performance, and agency requirements defined in the Product Charter and specifications.

• Work with Engineering Director to report project status to management team on regular basis.

• Following the NPD Process, facilitate regular team meetings to maintain forward progress and drive multi-functional tasks associated with the development of all aspects of the project from product packaging to components.

• Use Creo (Pro-E) software along with prototyping skills to coordinate the pre-development concept phase of the project.

• Create breadboard models, refine proof of concept prototypes and complete assembly layouts.

• Test and troubleshoot in the lab with unique proof of concept testing and standardized test methods.

• Collaborate with Industrial Design and Marketing Team to deliver products that maintain cosmetic intent while meeting all functional requirements.

• Study driven products to benchmark against new product designs

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment while handling multiple projects.

• Hands on fabrication and prototyping skills.

• Basic understanding of mold flow simulation, plastic injection molding and consumer appliance manufacturing processes.

• Solid experience reading, understanding, and working with intellectual property matters.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with product and feature based cost analysis, and estimation.

• Demonstrated strong ability to convey technical concepts effectively through both written and verbal communication.

• Creative yet practical in problem solving with strong mechanical aptitude.

• Positive approach; strong team player; strong work ethic; high integrity; sense of urgency; self-motivation and committed to results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Mechanical Engineering discipline (Electrical, Aerospace, Chemical etc.,)

• 2+ years in related experience in a consumer product development or high-volume consumable manufacturing environment.

• Some background in electromechanical product design and consumer product testing.

• Experience using Pro-Engineer (Creo) to design consumer appliances or other 3D CAD software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).

• Ability to travel both internationally and domestically up to 5-10%.

• Requires a flexible work schedule with the ability to participate in evening conference calls.

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consumer appliance experience with UL, ETL, CSA, and European compliance standards.

• Technical research experience.

• Understanding of DFMEA principals with experience identifying and resolving potential failure.

• Experience researching and benchmarking driven product performance and features.

• Experience creating RFQ's and handling external subject matter experts (SME's).

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.