Design Engineer
helenoftroy

Job Info

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Join our Housewares division as a Design Engineer (hybrid work onsite and from home) for Hydro Flask and OXO brands.

Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere:

In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this Design Engineer will be working on projects through the Design Engineering cycle to ensure products meet performance standards, quality expectations are manufacturable, and adhere to design briefs.

This highly creative individual will play a key role in supporting the business the development of new products through the design of mechanisms, DFM, and the supporting of industrial design for the OXO and Hydro Flask brand.

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  Work within the design team on the engineering segment of a project, to develop creative engineering solutions that improve the design and functionality of a product.
  
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  Collaborate with Industrial Designers and Product Engineers on the development of products from early exploration, through to production.
  
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  Front-end engineering support through first production.
  
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  Generate CAD models and assemblies to evaluate and conceptualize how a product will be constructed.
  
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  Simulate use-case of products through prototyping, model-building, proof-of-concept mock-ups of mechanical subsystems or complete assemblies.
  
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  Support tooling development and DFM cycle/communication.
  
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  Develop test methods/experiments, implement and document testing of new products for functionality, durability, use-ability, reliability, performance, etc.,
  
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  Understand, troubleshoot, and prove out manufacturing methods (molding, welding, turning, etc.) for each unique product and application.
  
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  As required, work with manufacturing partners to refine assembly and manufacturing process to ensure manufactured product meets design specification, functional and visual criteria (nit/flow lines, sink/deformation, flash, plating/finishing, etc.).
  
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  Revise/modify existing CAD files as necessary to communicate part iterations, tool changes, process improvements and manufacturing efficiency upgrades.
  
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  Validation testing of new or current products ahead of launch or production changeover.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
  
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  1-3 years with: 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Creo), prototyping, product manufacturing, and plastics and injection molding.
  
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  Portfolio in the form of PDF or website along with the application.
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
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  Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage deadlines.
  
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  Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
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  Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Experience with Asian Manufacturing.
  

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.



Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.



We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.

We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

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