Associate Product Engineer (Operations)

Helen of Troy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Product Engineer to join their dynamic Operations team. This role focuses on lifecycle management and continuous improvement of innovative products that enhance daily living. You will engage in lab testing, prototyping, and collaborating with international manufacturing partners to ensure product excellence. The company promotes a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design required.
• Experience with CAD, prototyping, and 3D printing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement activities.
• Execute test plans for design functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers and manufacturing partners.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Creo

MS Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join our Operations team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Position: Associate Product Engineer

Department: Operations

Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

What you will be doing:

The Operations Associate Product Engineer is tasked with supporting lifecycle management and continuous improvement activities for currently produced products. This includes lab testing of product samples, prototyping, maintaining CAD & documentation, developing/improving processes, and collaborating with manufacturing partners.

• Execute test plans to prove design functionality, durability, manufacturability, and reliability of parts and assemblies
• Create prototypes to validate changes
• Design experiments to test finished products and individual components
• Design and build test apparatuses to suit specific needs
• Record, file, share, and present test results
• Communicate with and guide international manufacturing partners
• Collaborate with project managers, quality team, manufacturing engineers, and product teams to ensure product and project goals are met

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective project management, collaboration, and communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches and email (including to others where English is their 2nd language).
• Energetic, enthusiastic, collaborative team-player.
• Desire to make a true impact on the organization through engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or relevant industry.
• Experience with CAD, prototyping, and 3D printing.
• MS Suite experience: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel internationally/domestically (up to 10%).
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SolidWorks or Creo.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a professional product development or engineering environment.
• Experience with Asian and North American manufacturing and sourcing
• Experience working in the consumer goods realm.
• Previous exposure to product manufacturing: plastic injection, sheet metal work, silicone molding, and die-casting.
• Molded part design.

Compensation: In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $67,033 - $100,549 annually. This base pay range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

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, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.