The company is looking to develop new products that deliver 5-star consumer experiences, and needs a Sr. Technical Product Developer to lead this effort.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- 4+ years of experience in product development ideally at a consumer goods company
- Demonstrated experience as an impactful contributor of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with product development tools and methodologies such as FMEA, QFD, and design validation
- Knowledge of product performance metrics and test methods
- Experience with competitor product benchmarking and analysis
- Familiarity with design engineering and product marketing principles
Responsibilities
- Define and develop product definitions, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in market, and new product technologies
- Translate user-centered research into design validation requirements that inform new product design
- Develop user-relevant design targets – KPIs and CSIs (Key Performance Indicators and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) – for product performance and user experience
- Facilitate comprehensive product risk analysis through tools like FMEA, QFD and others
- Perform competitor product benchmarking and collaborate with category team to define product performance metrics and test methods
- Manage cost, margins, configurations and product set up materials
- Be the product “expert” and point person for all cross functional questions or concerns related to performance, reliability, touchpoints and haptics
Other
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with solid interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, versatile, organized, articulate and professional
- Desire to make a big impact, learning and growing in a passionate environment
- Ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
- Must have a mindset geared towards building relationships across multi-functional teams and business units
