Our client is a respected leader in the food service equipment manufacturing sector.  Their products cater to diverse markets.  We have filled several engineering roles with them in last 2 years and because of continued growth they need an experienced Product Development Engineer.  You will establish and implement a structured new product development process, significantly impacting innovative food service solutions.  You will report to the Engineering Manager

Benefits:

·         Health, dental and vision insurance

·         Life and disability insurance

·         Health savings account with employer contributions

·         PTO and Paid Holidays

·         401k with 4% company match

·         Tuition reimbursement

·         Bonus program of 7.5% with opportunities to reach up to 15%

·         Companywide celebrations

Community

·         Wausau offers a range of high-quality educational institutions, ensuring access to excellent schooling options.

·         The community enjoys low crime rates, providing a safe environment for residents and families.

·         Wausau features ample recreational opportunities, including parks and cultural events, for an engaging lifestyle.

·         Competitive cost of living in Wausau makes it an affordable place to live with an excellent quality of life.

What you will be doing:

·         Develop new products from concept through production and through their entire lifecycle. 

·         Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs align with customer requirements, are manufacturable, and within budget

·         Lead product design lifecycle from concept to launch, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and improvement stages

·         Lead the creation and management of engineering change requests and notices to update product designs and implement improvements.

·         Lead product engineering design reviews for manufacturability

·         Generate designs and shop drawings

·         Develop testing and execute methods to improve product reliability and performance.

·         Responsible for designing products that comply with the certification files and regulatory standards. Requirements including markings, wiring diagrams, and data label, are to be applied to the product prior to shipping. (UL, ETL. NSF, CSA)

What they are looking for:

·         Expertise in new product development processes and Stage-Gate methodologies.

·         5+ years’ experience in new product development within a manufacturing company, preferable for food service equipment.

·         Exposure to regulatory requirements such as UL and Canadian standards.

·         3D CAD skills, preferably with SolidWorks

·         The ability to work well with team members from all departments, including sales, marketing, engineering, production and supply chain.

·         BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

“This is where engineering innovation meets culinary creativity—an unmatched employer for aspiring design engineers!"