Senior Product Engineer, Global Product Development
Brambles Tampa, FL Full-Time
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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
SENIOR PRODUCT ENGINEER, GLOBAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
POSITION PURPOSE
Manages the evaluation & development of new & existing materials & products for CHEP's global business. Creates and executes development plans and applies technical knowledge and analytical skills to deliver best-in-class product solutions that satisfy the customer needs in terms of performance, cost and time to market. Manages projects and cross-functional team members to ensure the successful completion of project initiatives.
MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Hands-on engineering support for material development efforts- including creating standard test protocols, defect & failure mode analysis
* Manage complex product/material development projects. Working collaboratively with global team members from multiple countries.
* Responsible for concept generation, design, development and evaluation of new products, materials and technologies
* Leverage, build and integrate existing technology and technologies developed at CHEP's Global Innovation Centre to enhance CHEP's products, while diversifying and differentiating the product portfolio
* Responsible for collaborating with Global PD team to deploy CHEP's Innovation Centre resources efficiently and effectively
* Substantiate new materials and products through validation and physical testing
* Interface and communicate with management via effective presentations/reports and communications
* Manages project time plans with regular updates and effective communication
* Uses both an analytical and creative approach to product assessment and technical challenges
* Creates product test plans in line with project goals, strategy and customer requirements
* Collaboration and management of external technology & engineering service providers when required
MEASURES
* Financial tracking accuracy
* Quality of output - reports, presentations, recommendations, decisions
* Delivery - activity delivery within agreed timelines
* Communication - timely, effective and professional
* Efficient use of both internal and external resources
* Collaboration and teamwork
* Proactiveness
* Prioritization
TRAVEL
* 10% - 15% to Orlando Innovation Center
AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING
* Governance in accordance with Product Development Roadmap
* Prioritization and use of internal test facilities
* Project budget management
* Technical and project report content design and approval
KEY CONTACTS
* Global Product Development Team
* CHEP innovation Centre and test track teams
* Global Sourcing and Procurement team
* Global Quality team
* Global Logistics and Operations team
* Global Strategic Marketing team
* Global Innovation team
External:
* Equipment suppliers/manufacturers
* Material suppliers
* Design/Engineering consultancies
* External test laboratories
* Customers - Manufacturers and Retailers
* Professional bodies and institutions
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Material Science/Engineering (or similar discipline) required
* Strong project management and organization skills - certification a plus
* In-depth knowledge of material characterization and physical testing
* Experienced in product design utilizing engineering tools (SolidWorks, CAD, FEA) a plus
* Minimum 5 years' experience in product development with a strong bias in materials and mechanical/structural engineering
* Working knowledge of test methodology and standards ISO, ASTM, ISTA
* Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
* Advanced PowerPoint and excel highly desirable
* Exposure and working knowledge in using statistics software for data analysis (e.g. Minitab, SAS, Statistical)
EXPERIENCE
* 5+ years mechanical engineering design and/or project management experience in a high-performance product development culture
* Experience in supply chain & materials handling environments is a plus
* Broad product design experience with a wide array of materials including suitability evaluation for applications based on mechanical properties
* Demonstrated successful commercial execution of products and technologies
* Tooling and manufacturing experience, particularly for plastics and/or composites parts and assemblies a plus
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Expert knowledge in, materials, design engineering, and manufacturing processes
* Expert problem-solving skills including root cause analysis
* Knowledge of predictive engineering techniques, CAE tools, FMEA, statistical analysis, and data interpretation
* Familiarity and exposure in structural analysis (FEA) in an engineering design environment
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
* Experience and aptitude in large company safety programs & initiatives with previous responsibilities in safety co-ordination and implementation a plus
LANGUAGES
English
Desirable: Major European Languages - especially Spanish or German
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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