Product Development Engineer (Design Specialist - Packaging Hot Runner)

Husky Technologies; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

401k with match

Onsite gym

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Husky Technologies Milton, VT is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer to lead the technical development of packaging products, guiding tooling design and integrating with manufacturing operations.

You will work across teams to shape product architecture, validate concepts, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of design experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong CAD skills with Unigraphics preferred.

Responsibilities

• System level design with limited guidance and design reviews.
• Lead product architecture and design decisions for packaging tooling.
• Develop tooling and tooling concepts for injection molding and packaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing.
• Ensure design documents and validation plans meet regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Design experience

CAD modeling

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Unigraphics (UG/NX)

Job description

Job Description

Title: Product Development Engineer (Design Specialist - Packaging Hot Runner)

Id: 20797

Type: FullTime

Location: Milton, VT

Husky TechnologiesTM is a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky TechnologiesTM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus located just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington, Vermont. Features include an onsite cafeteria, open office concept, fitness center, intramural sports activities and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment, competitive total compensation and attractive benefits package.

Additional things you might like to know about working at Husky TechnologiesTM in Milton, Vermont;

• 200,000 square foot bright, clean machine shop


• Shift work premiums (25% afternoon shift and 40% evening shift)


• Annual incentive bonus


• Outstanding 401k contribution and match program


• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross country ski


• On site gym facility


• On site cafeteria


• Opportunity to work for a world class company with great people

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Range: $125,000-$155,000

Vacancy: ADD

Are you interested in developing new products and technologies? Have experience defining and developing tooling for the packaging market? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic learning environment? Are you interested in joining a team of innovative engineers working for the leading global supplier of injection molding equipment for the plastic industry? If you answered yes, this role is for you.

Our Development Engineering team is looking to hire an experienced Product Development Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products working with business development, completing engineering, and subsequent launch into our manufacturing operations.

Role Description

• System level design with limited guidance, frequently in the absence of specific design standards.


• Product Architect


• Participate in the formulation and/or evaluation of business cases.


• Work within a team of Engineers/Design Specialists in the development of new Injection Molding tooling products following appropriate steps within a formal product development process.


• Guide and approve the content of design documents and validation plans.


• Contribute to, verify and monitor engineering documentation.


• Apply scientific/engineering principles design execution.


• Sizing and selection of components (for example, but not limited to linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.


• Provide leadership, mentoring and training to team members.


• Create system level concept designs in various levels of detail including function block diagrams, CAD layouts, functional decomposition.


• Lead and contribute to design reviews and brainstorming sessions. Responsible for decision making in the context of product definition and architecture.


• Participate in or lead continuous improvement activities.


• Verify all concept and systems level process steps of the product development process and Product Release process are followed.


• Drives the product development process levering team collaboration.


• Design risk mitigation including participation or facilitation of FMEA.


• Champion of product compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Cross discipline interaction and communication including cross discipline inputs – Business Development, Analysis, Electrical, Software, Fluid Power, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Validation/Test.


• Represent Husky technically in front of customers, suppliers and technical partners.


• Represent the Innovation and Sustainability department in front of internal customers including the executive.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Qualifications And Skills

• 10 + years of design experience in a relevant industry.


• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong presentation skills.


• Specialized knowledge of products, tools, standards, processes and technology.


• Specialized knowledge within injection molding, tooling and or plastics processing market.


• Skilled in CAD modeling techniques – Unigraphics preferred.


• Expert in calculating design parameters and applying engineering principles to design.


• Strong time management and organizational skills for maximum efficiency.


• Illustrates attention to detail when completing tasks.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Advanced creativity and innovation skills.


• Strong sense of ownership.


• Advanced understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes related to injection molding tooling.


• A flexible team player.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and work both autonomously, and as part of a highly cohesive cross functional team.


• Experience selecting appropriate materials and sizing various components. (for example, but not limited to, linear motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, seals, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, etc.) as well as material selection and application of design standards.


• Well-rounded – hands‑on mechanical ability and passion for interests and hobbies outside of work.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).