Lead Project Engineer - New Product Development

BOAfit; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3 weeks PTO

401K retirement plan

Stock options eligibility

Hybrid work schedule

Discounts on BOA products

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

BOAfit, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Project Engineer for PM-led NPD from concept to production. You will lead mid-complex projects, collaborate with design, prototyping, testing, and external partners, and drive manufacturability and timing. Role supports hybrid/onsite work with global teams.

Required: mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years PM in NPD, 3+ years in product development, CAD experience (SolidWorks/OnShape), lab/field testing, travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in project management of new product development.
• 3+ years of product development experience.
• Experience with mechanism or part design.
• Experience with CAD drawing creation and 3D CAD model evaluations (SolidWorks and OnShape).
• Hands-on laboratory and/or field-testing experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Reflect and role model BOA’s vision, values and Leadership Model and demonstrate passion for our mission across the Product Development team and rest of the organization.
• Manage our mid- complexity New Product Development projects (Level 3 and below), working with project teams to create project plans and working with Product Line Director to obtain approval of plans.
• Execute projects within our Product Development framework, while always advocating for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage, motivate, and inspire a cross-disciplinary team that includes Design Engineering, Industrial Design, Prototyping, and Testing team members.
• Build and maintain control of project master schedules, managing resources effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinate deliverables from within the project team and from others such as Commercial and Marketing.
• Lead ongoing communication with stakeholders, vendors, and contract manufacturers.
• Leverage creative problem-solving methods to develop products that deliver meaningful benefits to our consumers.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage overall timing and prioritization of tasks and activities.
• Direct component failure analysis and resolution.
• Provide part design support and direction to Design Engineers.
• Participate in design reviews with a focus on assessing manufacturability, installation, and function.
• Manage and execute internal testing of assigned projects, in both a hands-on capacity and in partnership with the Testing team.
• Conduct data review and analysis, and present to project team and stakeholders.
• Manage and support tooling construction in Asia.
• Coordinate and oversee pilot runs and production ramp-up efforts in Asia as needed for mass-production readiness.
• Help grow and evolve our relationship with Brand Partners by supporting priorities across the Product Development team.

Skills

Project management

Product development

CAD drawing creation

3D CAD modeling

Prototype testing

Global collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

OnShape

Job description

BOAfit, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Project Engineer for PM-led NPD from concept to production. You will lead mid-complex projects, collaborate with design, prototyping, testing, and external partners, and drive manufacturability and timing. Role supports hybrid/onsite work with global teams.

Required: mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years PM in NPD, 3+ years in product development, CAD experience (SolidWorks/OnShape), lab/field testing, travel up to 10%.