Engineer II, Product Development at BSH Home Appliances Corporation

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Engineer II, Product Development (Cooking)

New Bern, NC / Full Time

Your responsibilities

The Development Engineer functions in the Development Engineering Department in which the rapid development of highly innovative featured products is required. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide product design engineering expertise for cooking appliances that will positively affect and add value into our cooking products. Included in these responsibilities is to meet customer expectations by developing the appropriate products and proving proper operation in a timely manner. This position will assure effective engineering performance of projects and assignments and involves development, design, testing, manufacturability, serviceability. The Development Engineer acts as a technical resource to work efficiently and effective with other engineers within the working teams.

·        Development and design (3D-CAD modelling and drawings) of components, systems, sub-modules/modules and appliances according to the BSH product development process (PDP)

·        Creation of requirement engineering specifications for parts and systems

·        Support product quality and safety during development and sustaining engineering of products according to internal guidelines and agency standards (UL/CSA, IEC)

·        Working closely with the lab for testing of appliances, parts and assemblies for performance (e.g. air flow, noise, structural integrity, etc.), safety (e.g. temperature, electrical, sharp edges) and reliability (e.g. lifetime performance) according to test plans

·        Create and implement work and test procedures to ensure efficient and effective use of resources

·        Present and discuss test results to find solutions to problems

·        Creation, designing and development of parts, assemblies and appliances that are suitable for production and customer service

·        Implementation of new and changed parts into production, preparing Engineering Change Requests (CR)

·        Develop and maintain BOMs

·        Work with others in projects/design reviews using the experience and knowledge gained.

·        Planning and preparing for worst case studies

·        Release of newly developed or changed parts or appliances after testing (part release process)

·        Support assembly line in Pre-Pilot, Pilot, initial Production and continuing into Production

·        Ability to handle multiple projects with different scopes and requirements at the same time.

·        Develop and maintain timeline of sub-projects and project related tasks in accordance with BSH PDP (Product Development Process) and deadlines

·        Competitor analysis/benchmarking, target costing.

·        Recognition of critical parts and processes, generation and analysis of tolerance studies

·        Oversee development and design solutions of other engineers within working groups and design projects. Follows timelines, task and requirement engineering fulfillment

·        Project management as far as task related (deadlines, driving tasks, managing assigned budgets/timelines)

·        Performs work with a high degree of latitude

Your profile

·        Four-Year College Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical) – Required

·        Master’s degree – Preferred

·        5-7 Years Product Development Experience in Home Appliance Industry – Required

·        3-5 Years BSH company experience - Preferred

·        Has a proven track record of Product Development experience in high-end, complex, consumer-based products.

·        3D CAD experience, preferable ‘NX’ (‘Unigraphics’)

·        PLM/PDM knowledge, TeamCenter is preferable

·        Solid knowledge of FMEA, DFMA, DfR, target costing, risk management and other engineering tools.

·        Strong communication, presentation and persuasion skills

·        Understanding and interpretation of standards and norms

·        Close attention to detail.

·        Quick learner and self-starter, good analytical skills using the specific engineering tools.

·        Dependable with the ability to work with little supervision and as part of a working team.

·        Exhibits appropriate professional behavior including positive attitude, sense of urgency, independent judgment, teamwork, creative thinking and personal integrity to achieve department/corporate goals and objectives.

·        Travel: 10% Required

Your Pay & Benefits

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

 Benefits offered include the following:

·        Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.

·        Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums.

·        401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service.  The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit sharing contribution dependent on company profitability.

·        Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.

·        Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.

·        The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).

·        40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).

·        12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).

·        Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program.

·        BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

Further information

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BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class.  By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

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