Product Engineer II Klein Outdoors

A Product Engineer II is responsible for designing developing and improving products. This is a technical role where the individual is responsible for project outcomes and on-time delivery of product development for the Klein Outdoors brand. This role involves problem solving and reviewing related information to evaluate and develop options for product design sustaining activity and project management and implement solutions with frequent role will support Klein Outdoors Kleins newest brand bringing the quality craftsmanship and dependability behind the Klein name into products designed for life outdoors. Were looking for an engineer who can bring their own passion for the outdoors into the design and development process helping create dependable gear for the weekends adventures and everyday moments that matter most.1. Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design innovative outdoor products and systems within the scope of determined program requirements.2. Work with manager and more experienced engineers to make decisions on engineering problems and methods.3. Represent the organization in supplier meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.4. Can manage multiple low to medium difficulty projects proactively with guidance from manager or more experienced engineers.5. Accurately estimate and build project timelines within phase gate product development framework.6. Oversee and coordinate multiple low to medium action items concurrently7. Perform tasks under the guidance of a manager or more experienced engineers addressing complex challenges8. Conduct detailed feasibility studies for any proposed product or systems including reviewing design and development plans cost estimates and engineering proposals.9. Coordinate and schedule technical development activities resolving design and testing issues with support from managers and senior engineers as needed.10. May act as a liaison along with a more senior engineer with internal customer and supplier representatives to ensure adherence of design specifications to the needs and requirements of outdoor users.11. Clear verbal communicator. Can run meetings with assistance from more senior engineers or manager.12. Develop structured PowerPoint presentations that communicate findings effectively to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.13. Use Excel formulas and charts to evaluate project metrics and present insights to team members.14. Basic 3D CAD and Finite Element Analysis skills.15. Constantly review and implement changes as needed to keep active projects on time.16. Bring personal experience curiosity and passion for the outdoors into the product development process helping the team identify opportunities and create thoughtful dependable products that make time outdoors Klein OutdoorsFor generations Klein has built products for hardworking people who expect the gear they depend on to be built to last. Klein Outdoors carries that same mindset beyond the workday creating dependable gear for the weekends adventures and everyday moments spent with the people who matter part of the Klein Outdoors team youll have an opportunity to help build a new brand backed by more than a century of Klein quality. Youll bring both engineering expertise and your own enthusiasm for the outdoors to the products you develop helping create gear worthy of the Klein name and the experiences our customers value loyal to what matters. Well see you out QualificationsBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or program. Must have technical analytical planning and organizational skills. Must possess a large spectrum of academic engineering principles and a basic understanding of business-related initiatives. Preferred to have demonstrated experience facilitating projects and solutions with multiple interactions. Must have strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial based justifications allowing further decision making within all levels of the organization. Ability to function in an environment of changing priorities goals and direction often amid stressful conditions and under time constraints. Strong team focus and the ability to work with others both internal and external to the Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand walk or sit; use hands to grasp handle or feel objects tools or controls; use fingers to touch pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.