NPD/DTV Engineer

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a New Product Development / Design to Value Engineer in Richmond, VA to lead design of refrigerated merchandisers and drive cost reduction across existing lines. You will apply value engineering, collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering, and manage projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities include developing CAD solid models, simulating concepts, validating with customers, and guiding testing plans and field tests.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in design of industrial products.
• Experience with product design and solid modeling in a manufacturing environment.
• MS Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Six Sigma and Lean tools experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply value engineering to optimize cost position.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering on cost-saving projects.
• Manage the DTV project from concept to completion, including scheduling and cross functional communication.
• Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve product standardization and modularity.
• Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
• Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
• Conduct field tests to validate the solution.

Skills

Value engineering

CAD modelling

Six Sigma

Lean tools

Product design

Manufacturing collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

MS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MCAD

Solid modeling software

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: New Product Development / Design to Value Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a New Product Development / Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Engineer to be responsible for the development of refrigerated merchandisers, as well as cost reduction efforts on the existing product lines.

Responsibilities

• Apply value engineering methodologies to optimize cost position on existing products.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement cost saving projects.
• Manage the DTV project from concept to completion, including scheduling and cross functional communication.
• Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product standardization and modularity.
• Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
• Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
• Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrates capability to solve difficult and complex problems.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in design of industrial products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product design and solid modeling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, dehumidifier, sealed-system, airflow thermal management, or similar, design theory and application.
• Experience in practical application of Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• MS Mechanical Engineering.

What makes a great fit for the role

• Strong track record of NPD and DTV accomplishments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of product and process complexity.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed, functional organization with the ability to influence stakeholders in various functional groups.
• Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs.
• Organized with business case analyses and reporting of project status.
• Proficient at MCAD modeling of proposed solutions.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team

Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Winning Through Customers, Respects and Values People, Expectations for Results, High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays

Pay Range: USD 88,000 - 105,000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

We Are Dover

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.