Product Design Engineer

Portland, OR, United States

Leatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering exceptional products, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. We prioritize quality, environmental responsibility and operational excellence in our manufacturing processes. Join us at Leatherman Tool Group and contribute to our mission of creating innovative tools that empower people to take on the expected and unexpected, resulting in real tales of triumph.

Position Summary:

Plays a pivotal role in bringing new products to market by engineering the product to meet the needs of the consumer while being manufacturable within Leatherman’s factory and supply chain. The engineer provides continuous improvement support for Leatherman’s existing products in partnership with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sourcing. The engineer supports business objectives and goals related to Safety Quality Delivery Cost (SQDC) and helps to lead and mentor the team under the guidance of the Lead Engineer. The engineer works towards advancing their skillset in project management, leadership, statistical analysis, and advanced modeling and simulation.

Essential Functions:

Design and implement new products, product variations, and product enhancements utilizing CAD, tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, DFMEA, statistical analysis, performance test results, and user review feedback.

Understand consumer needs through Product Management collaboration and customer knowledge.

Clearly communicate project action items, risks and progress to management and team.

Design and coordinate construction and use of capable testing fixtures that verify a design’s ability to meet functional objectives.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Product Management to ensure the product meets cost, quality, and schedule targets.

Effectively and thoroughly create and update project documentation.

Understand and address non-conforming material as it relates to the impact to the consumer.

Identify and work with 3rd parties, as needed, to complete projects, such as prototype builds or testing.

Identify problems and utilize methodical problem-solving methods to present solutions that address root cause.

Provide leadership and mentorship to other engineers and cross-functional teammates.

Manage small, cross-functional projects within the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required.

Five or more years of mechanical design experience preferred.

Proficiency in modeling and drafting is required, SolidWorks experience is preferred.

Proficiency using engineering tools such as FEA, DFMEA, and DMAIC.

Demonstrated ability to set and communicate tolerances using GD&T.

Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced statistics in problem-solving.

Experience leading projects from conception to implementation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit; use hands to handle, grasp, or keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally stands or walks; climbs; stoops or crouches; and pushes/pulls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 5 lbs., and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 55 lbs. The employee frequently pushes/pulls an average of 40 lbs., and occasionally pushes/pulls up to 70 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment, and occasionally exposed to production environment. Work area is well lit and air conditioned. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required. Position can be hybrid or in-office setting based on business need. Employees working hybrid must be flexible to work in-office as required for work assignments, meetings, etc.

We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees

Leatherman believes having healthy employees contributes to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.

Medical/dental/vision

Free/low cost on-site primary care health center

401(k) plan with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Behavioral health programs

Pet insurance

Onsite health coaching

Lifestyle and fitness programs

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Generous employee discounts

Onsite fitness center

Paid time off

Core Values

We thrill our consumers with quality, products and service; We care about each other’s well-being; We share ideas, challenge each other and do the right thing; We respect each other, show humility and grow from our failures; We foster the development of individuals to reach their greatest potential.

Mission

We create innovative products that prepare people for the expected and unexpected and result in real tales of triumph.

Vision

Our vision is to be the global multipurpose brand of choice.

Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information on Leatherman, visit our Careers page:

https://www.leatherman.com/careers

Education Required Bachelors or better in Engineering

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