Product Innovation Engineer

CHEP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain solutions provider is looking for a Product Innovation Engineer in Orlando, FL. This role involves supporting digital product development initiatives, managing testing programs, and delivering insights. The ideal candidate has experience in product design and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Strong analytical and project management skills are required for this mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in technical environments related to product development, design, or engineering.
• Hands-on experience working in a high-performance testing or product development and design facility.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering documents, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Support global digital strategy through product development initiatives.
• Manage inventory, monitor internal testing, analyze and report on results.
• Lead digital product innovation initiatives and provide technical expertise.

Skills

Data synthesis and analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Technical reporting skills

Project management skills

Data-driven design problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Statistica

MiniTab

Python

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Are you passionate about driving innovation at the intersection of engineering and digital technology? Our Global Product Innovation team is seeking a Product Innovation Engineer to lead cutting-edge product development initiatives that support our global serialization strategy.

In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with teams around the world to evaluate new materials, manage testing programs, and deliver data-driven insights that shape the future of our digital products. If you're a hands-on engineer with strong analytical skills, a knack for technical reporting, and a drive for continuous improvement—this is your opportunity to make a global impact.

Position Purpose

• Support global digital strategy through product development initiatives
• Manage inventory, monitor internal testing, analyze and report on results
• Construct engineering reports including statistical analysis of laboratory data to enable decision making
• Lead digital product innovation initiatives and provide technical expertise for digital-related programs
• Evaluate new materials, processes and solutions to enable serialization and digital product programs
• Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, quality, operations, and digital teams globally

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Provide outstanding technical/engineering design and analysis services to a broad array of internal and external customers
• Set up and perform product testing according to specified test methods
• Utilize working knowledge of statistics to provide data analysis and observations
• Interface with in-region and out-of-region teams (procurement & quality) to support and execute programs via effective communications and test methods
• Focus on continuous improvement to reduce total program time and improve data accuracy
• Collaborate seamlessly with external engineering service providers

Key contacts

• Global Product Innovation team including IC and PTT leaders
• Global Digital team
• Global Process Engineering
• Engineering/development consultancies
• Professional and regulatory bodies, and expert institutes
• Pallet manufacturers, timber, and hardware suppliers
• Customers – retailers and manufacturers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
• Candidate must be a highly analytical, hands-on person with strong technical skills
• Hands-on experience working in a high-performance testing or product development and design facility
• High-level data analysis, technical reporting, and project management skills
• Proven ability to interpret engineering documents, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong communication skills to present technical information clearly at different levels
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Well versed in Microsoft Office products and data analysis software
• Proficiency in engineering software/tools like Statistica, MiniTab, and Python
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and data analysis
• Skilled in data-driven design and analytical problem-solving
• Ability to excel independently and as a member of cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of pallet characteristics & properties

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in technical environments related to product development, design, or engineering
• Experience analyzing critical data, experimental design, and engineering technical documentation
• Managing data through statistical software like Statistica

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Data synthesis and analysis skills
• Understanding of material properties relevant to product design and optimization
• Working understanding of design of experiments methods and tools
• Product testing methods and data evaluation
• Project management, networking, and collaboration skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Strong desire to engage and participate in cross-functional teams
• Skilled in the use of MS Office productivity tools especially Excel & PowerPoint

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of adhesives, films, and plastics
• Working knowledge of wireless systems and data logging
• Working knowledge of programming and electrical systems
• Complex product assembly and product configuration management
• Capex project management experience

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Product Management
• Industries
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage