Project Management - Design Engineer

About this role

Job Description:

The   Project Management - Design Enginee I   for RYOBI   Outdoor Power Equipment   leads cross-functional initiatives   for   mass   production   support   and continuous improvement projects   while   maintaining   performance,   cost , and user value. This role   is under the project   leader   hierarchy and   focuses on   consumer outdoor products , collaborating closely with   various new product development   engineering   groups , sourcing, quality, product management, and global manufacturing teams.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Provide leadership over   multiple   low   t o moderately complex   engineering projects  

• Drive   developing comprehensive plans   and schedules   to meet project   milestones    

• Able to coordinate project planning efforts for low to moderate complexity projects.  Identify  critical path tasks and project risks with supervision  

• Monitor &   t rack project progress and provide   regular   status updates to senior management and project team   on schedule, cost, and risks  

• Frame up and l ead   technical   tradeoff discussions   with product management and other cross functional teams that   focus on   Cost, Schedule, and Performance   impact  

• Timely and  appropriate escalation  of project developments or issues   

• Applies a good understanding of the   P roduct Development Process   from conception through product launch. Anticipates engineering deliverables in all phases. Clearly understands the philosophies behind the various   PDP   phases   and can  objectively  determine  the maturity level of a design   and   development process  

• Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations including but not limited to:  

• Utilization   of computer aided simulation tools  

• Selection   of materials and heat treatments  

• Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis  

• Statics and dynamics  

• Noise and vibration   analysis  

• lnteract   with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance /cost   requirements while falling within process capabilities.  

• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering,   Manufacturing,   Purchasing, Finance,   Product Management , and   numerous   other departments   to   drive completion of project tasks  

• Coordinate   qualification testing to ensure   safety, durability, and performance  

  Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Science   degree   in   Engineering  

• Minimum   4   years of experience in   related   field  

• Experience in managing   low to moderately   complex product development projects.   

• Strong understanding of   electromechanical   systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.  

• Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manage   several simultaneous   projects  to  aggressive schedules and results. Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.   

• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills  

• Knowledge of DFMA, cost modeling, teardown benchmarking , and root cause analysis techniques  

• Strong analytical, communication, and project leadership skills.  

• Ability to draft comprehensive test plans and specifications  

• Familiarity with CAD and project management tools.  

• Up to   10%   internatio nal   travel is   required .   

We offer   competitive wages and a comprehensive   b enefits package – tuition   assistance , 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage,   vacation   and holidays .

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