Senior NPD Engineer

STAR INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Manufacturing in Smithville, TN seeks a Senior New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to drive the design and launch of commercial cooking equipment from concept to market.

You will lead DFMA and FMEA activities, coordinate with manufacturing, perform 3D modeling in SolidWorks, generate BOMs, cost models, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering reliable, best-in-class products.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years in engineering or NPD is preferred.
• Experience with commercial cooking equipment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of DFMA and FMEA practices.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and BOM documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects from concept through launch.
• Drive DFMA and FMEA to improve design reliability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for design for producibility.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and agency requirements.
• Develop cost models, BOMs and project timelines.
• Create and manage design documentation and changes.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

DFMA

FMEA

Product development

Air management

Aeroacoustics

Control systems

BOM generation

Cost modeling

Education

4-year degree

10 years experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Description

At Star Manufacturing, innovation drives everything we do! We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Senior New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to help shape the future of commercial foodservice equipment. If you're passionate about transforming ideas into innovative products, solving complex engineering challenges, and driving product development from concept to launch, we want you on our team!

Job purpose

Support business needs by working in the New Product Development (NPD) team. This role will be responsible for design, development, and implementation of Commercial Cooking products that meet or exceed best-in-class performance and reliability targets across multiple platforms and product families.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for all Engineering related activities on new product development projects including redesign/ reconciliation of existing product lines.
• Drive manufacturing input into NPD projects to enhance design effectiveness and reliability through methodologies such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA), design reviews, and Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Ensure industry standards and agency compliance parameters are adhered.
• Use knowledge of air management & aeroacoustics and structural analysis to design products.
• Design control systems, using electromechanical and electronic controls as well as wiring harnesses following the V-IR, Visual, Infallible, Robust method.
• Document product designs by preparing bills of material, drawings, and product change notifications.
• Proficient in SolidWorks generating drawings and models.
• Build product cost models in collaboration with the Operations teams to actively manage product costs throughout the development phase and ensure that launch targets are met.
• Provide technical support for Make versus Buy analysis, develop project execution timelines, and ensure that quality and performance levels are achieved for new product launches.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in related field or 15 years of experience in an Engineering role
• 10 years of experience in related field
• Experience with 3D modeling/drawings, SolidWorks
• Released two or more product families
• In-depth knowledge of Commercial Cooking appliance design and applications; intimate familiarity with the systems component design, integration, and interactions
• Hands-on skills and experience in working with laboratory equipment, test stands and instrumentation
• Fundamental understanding of Engineering principles
• Self-starter and hands-on approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Sheetmetal design experience

Working conditions

This position will be based in an office setting, but at times will require a hands-on approach. Occasional prototyping and testing will result in the operation of tools in the manufacturing environment.

Physical requirements

Will be required to lift 30lbs occasionally, as manufacturing is supported.