Lawn and Garden Engineer...

Lifetime Products; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifetime Products in Utah is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead the development of Lawn & Garden products from concept through prototyping to production. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure high performance, safety and market relevance, conducting rigorous testing and driving continuous improvement across projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design, production and marketing, strong problem solving, and delivering robust hardware solutions for consumer lawn and garden

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong skills in engineering mechanics and strength of materials.
• Ability to present information effectively to management and groups.
• Ability to work in a team and independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new Lawn & Garden products from concept through prototyping to production.
• Create and test prototypes, conduct performance and durability tests, analyze results, and refine designs.
• Collaborate with design, production, and marketing to integrate ideas, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Project prioritization

Cross-functional coordination

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position: Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Lawn & Garden

We are looking for a skilled and innovative R&D Engineer to join our team in the Lawn & Garden industry. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products, from initial concept through prototyping to final production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet high-performance standards, safety regulations, and consumer expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product innovation, stay ahead of market trends, and help create top-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Design: Lead the design and development of new products, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and market needs.
• Prototyping & Testing: Create and test prototypes, conducting rigorous performance and durability tests. Analyze test results and refine product designs accordingly.
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Work: Work closely with design, production, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of product ideas, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and consumer preferences, incorporating insights into product design and development strategies.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure products comply with industry standards and regulations, working with compliance teams to meet safety certification requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and apply best practices to enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of our product offerings.

Required Skills

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering and must have strong skills in engineering mechanics and strength of materials
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints while having the ability to effectively present information to management.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to set priorities based on current business needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to coordinate with local and remote team members
• Self-starter with drive for results and attention to detail
• Independently complete assignments within established time frames

Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.