Klein Tools is seeking a Product Engineer II to design, develop, and improve innovative products in the tool industry, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with customer needs and strategic goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or program with one and half (1.5) or more years of direct work experience in the area.
- Must have technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Must possess an 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 projects and solutions with multiple interactions.
- Moderate 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills. Capable of running basic FEA studies, consulting mentor/manager with setup.
- Use Excel formulas and charts to evaluate project metrics and present insights to team members.
Responsibilities
- Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design product and systems within the scope of determined program requirements.
- Work with manager and more experienced engineers to make decisions on engineering problems and methods.
- Represent the organization in supplier meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
- Accurately estimate and build project timelines within phase gate product development framework.
- Conduct detailed feasibility studies for any proposed product or systems, including reviewing design and development plans, cost estimates, and engineering proposals.
- Coordinate and schedule technical development activities, resolving design and testing issues with support from managers and senior engineers as needed.
- Develop structured PowerPoint presentations that communicate findings effectively to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
Other
- Must possess strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial based justifications.
- 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.
- Occasionally 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.
