New Product Development Engineer (onsite)

Job Description

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to join our team! The NPD Engineer is responsible for multiple projects driving profitable growth. Projects will vary depending on size and scope, requiring flexibility and tailored project management solutions. This role will include direct interaction with a broad range of internal senior, technical, and functional leadership as well as our customers’ teams. This is an onsite role based in Winsted, Minnesota.

As a NPD Engineer, you will:

Responsible for day-to-day management of the project team as well as communication with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure successful project execution is met

Ensure that projects are on schedule, on scope, and on budget

Lead project teams to ensure the quality of project deliverables match the business strategy

Identify risks (cost, schedule) to project deliverables, clearly communicate those risks to stakeholders, and develop plans to minimize those risks

Submit capital investment requests with supporting business case justifications and drive the execution of capital projects

Design scale-up equipment to meet safety, quality, and functionality based on input from customers

Engage with the sales team for process requirements

Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure equipment is reliable and meets quality and cost targets. This activity includes design for manufacturability for new products as well as enhancements to existing equipment

Support transition of design concepts, detailed design, and product release information to manufacturing partners (internal or external)

Provide ongoing technical/engineering oversight to manufacturing partners (internal and external)

Role Qualifications as a NPD Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Tenacity to drive projects to performance in a timely manner

A strong understanding of project management principles and software tools; PMP certification is a plus

Strong financial skills a plus

Professionalism, integrity, and high degree of accountability

Subject matter expert in welding and steel technology

Subject matter expert in mechanics, electronics, and equipment controls

Maintain broad knowledge of product design, manufacture, and assembly techniques

Strong organizational skills

Ability and willingness to take a “hands-on” approach to meeting project scope and timing including assisting project team members in the completion of deliverables as needed

Computer literate; particularly in word processing, spreadsheet, and email

Read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards

Why Millerbernd and Who We Are:

We strive to create the best opportunities for our employees. Here you can discover your potential, turn your ideas into reality, and become a part of a team with skills and experience in various disciplines. At Millerbernd, you will enjoy a fulfilling and dynamic work environment, exclusive professional development opportunities, exceptional benefits, and competitive compensation.

Bonus perks to working at Millerbernd

Employee incentive Program - based on achieving weekly production goals, paid out monthly and can add between $2.00 - $4.00 per hour increase to base salaries.

Tuition Reimbursement

Branded Swag and giveaways

Company-wide goal achievement celebrations

The Process:

After you’ve submitted your application, here is what you can expect to happen next:

Your application will be reviewed by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, not a robot or computer software program.

Once our team has reviewed your application and your skills, qualifications, and experience match what we are looking for, we will reach out to set up a phone interview.

After we’ve had a chance to chat with you, we will pass your application and our notes on to the hiring manager. From here, the hiring manager will review the information and determine next steps.

Next steps would include an on-site interview and tour of the facility to see what you could be doing here at Millerbernd Manufacturing. From here, the hiring manager would discuss the interview with the Team Lead (if applicable) and determine to move forward or not.

Throughout the process, you will receive communication from our Talent Acquisition Team regarding the status of your application and next steps if applicable. On average, our hiring process takes 3-10 business days once your application is submitted.

Salary disclaimer:

The actual base salary for this role is based on various factors, including but not limited to market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.