Product Design Engineer, Lawn & Garden
Company: Blount International
Location: happy valley
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Are you a Mechanical Engineer who thrives in an R&D
role?If you want to join a global industry leader...If you enjoy
being an innovative thinker, identifying new product designs and
testing processes in a cross-function NPD processIf you have a
personal passion for outdoor lawn and garden productsLet's connect.
We are seeking a Product Design Engineer for our Lawn and Garden
division to join our team in Portland, Oregon. About Blount
InternationalFounded in 1947 in Portland, Oregon, Blount
International has grown from a small family-run saw chain operation
to an international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of
precision cutting tools, equipment, and accessories for consumers
and professionals in more than 110 countries. Thanks to our
pioneering spirit, we have transformed the cutting industry and
played a key role in championing and establishing safety
regulations for the industry. At Blount, we are driven by a mission
to help pros power through the toughest jobs, and we hold fast to
our core values of innovation, humble leadership, global
stewardship and accountability. These values inspire us to keep
growing, learning and working hard to shape the landscapes in our
communities in positive ways. Together, weseek to make the world a
better place by offering the best brands and products for
professional-grade precision cutting tools and equipment for
global-end business segments. What you'll do: As a Product Design
Engineer in our Lawn & Garden division, you will create complex
lawn and garden equipment designs and component selection. Your
first year on the job will be heavy R&D activities and will
eventually transition into more product design as design
opportunities are researched, developed, and confirmed. You will
focus on lawnmower blades and trimmer lines and may expand into
other products within the category. You will lead designs, as well
as create new products and processes, and supports technical
research and concept development as the product development owner.
You will communicate with other engineers, team members, project
leaders and management and provide solutions for cost efficiency,
manufacturing robustness, and increased reliability.Engage in
research and development of products in the Lawn and Garden
portfolio.Lead Product Design of lawn mower blades, trimmer line
and heads, and lawn mower spindles.Advance the development of test
fixtures for Lawn and Garden product as a cross-functional team
member.Support New Product Development projects for replacement
parts.Bolster Continuous Improvement initiatives for the Lawn and
Garden portfolio of products.Facilitate and lead ideation and
concept generation; lead concept selection and alternative analysis
with ability to persuade others to adopt or approve.Develop
architecture/concepts for designs and large/ complex assemblies;
develop standard drawing templates; apply new technologies to
prototypes.Apply advanced understanding/experience in manufacturing
processes to create a design robust to manufacturing that complies
with Blount's quality system.Develop new and complex product
testing methods and plans.Review and recommend new
technologies.Perform statistical and 3D tolerance
studies.Facilitate and lead the following analyses: product
failure, hazards, statistical, root cause, risk, competitive
productFacilitate and lead data collection and root cause
analysis.Facilitate, lead and provide critical feedback in design
reviews.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Science Degree in
Mechanical Engineering6+ years in a Research & Development or
Product Design Engineering roleExperience with 3D modeling software
and create 2D drawings to acceptable drafting practices (preferably
Solidworks)Experience with design for manufacturability is highly
preferredDemonstrated skills in developing design concepts and
assembliesKnowledge of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and/or
metal forming technologies are a plusPrior experience working in a
cross-functional NPD process with multi-disciplined engineering or
other design collaborators Eagerness to research new products in a
clean-sheet design and development processMore about Blount
International, Inc.We are committed to excellence in our people,
products, performance, and profits. We believe our team members are
the foundation of our Company's success, and we are committed to
continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality,
connecting with our customer, and good relationships with our team
members. To learn more about our products please visit our website
at Oregonproducts.com.It is the policy of Blount International to
provide equal employment to all qualified persons without
discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital
status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or
any other status protected under law. Any offer of employment is
contingent on the successful completion of a background
investigation and drug screen. Blount will only employ those who
are legally authorized to work.During the application process we
will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary or
sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g. date of birth;
driver's license number; or credit card, bank account or other
financial information) (collectively, Sensitive Information). If
you submit any Sensitive Information, you do so at your own risk,
and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of
your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of
employment or creating any terms of employment.
Keywords: Blount International, Gresham , Product Design Engineer, Lawn & Garden, Other , happy valley, Oregon
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