Project Engineer

Conair; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off Programs

Life & Disability Insurance

401k and company match

Free breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Conair is looking for a full-time Project Engineer in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is essential for managing new product development, ensuring that products meet approval requirements while collaborating with various departments.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in product testing and design. Benefits include generous PTO, life insurance, and a robust 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in product design and testing.
• Experience with consumer products or commercial appliances.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development from concept to mass production.
• Oversee testing and resolve product issues.
• Supervise team members and enhance team effectiveness.

Skills

3D modeling

Project management

Testing and troubleshooting

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro-E

Solid Works

Job description

Engineering - Electrical/Mechanical, Stamford, Connecticut

Position Summary

We are seeking a full-time Project Engineer at our Stamford, CT location. This position works directly with the entire Engineering team and collaboratively with other departments, providing leadership and support of new product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of new products as assigned from concept through prototype, tooling, engineering builds, pilot runs and into mass production.
• Assure new products meet all approval agency requirements.
• Travel to Asian suppliers approx. 5% of time and other venues 5% in support of the product development process.
• Oversee testing and address any issues that arise throughout the product life cycle.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities of team members in accordance with the company policies, improving the effectiveness of the Engineering team.
• Utilize the document management system for revising, controlling, and sharing engineering documentation.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with the design, testing and troubleshooting of new products with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• High computer software competency with 3D modeling experience in Pro-E and/or Solid Works.
• Minimum 5 years in consumer products or commercial appliances.
• Experience working with Asian suppliers desirable.
• 5 to 10 years in consumer goods industry
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (5% if needed)

What we offer

• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Learning and Development Platform
• Free breakfast and lunch