Engineering Director

Lead and mentor the engineering team, including a Sr. Mechanical Engineer and a Sr. Product Production Manager.

• Drive the engineering and development of new kitchenware and cleaning products, ensuring high standards of engineering excellence and innovation.

• Utilize CAD and SolidWorks to create, develop and refine product designs.

• Conduct stress analyses to ensure product durability and safety.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Industrial Design, Marketing, Creative Dept and manufacturing, to bring innovative products to market.

• Participate of the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through production and market launch.

• Help with the Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) efforts to optimize product performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing processes to continuously improve product offerings.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture within the team.

Lead:

• Technical Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations for both development and manufacturing phases, ensuring technical feasibility and adherence to specifications.

• RFQ Management: Issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers, assessing cost, manufacturing feasibility, and execution timelines.

• Technical Product Appraisal: Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of products to ensure they meet design and performance criteria.

• **Product Use Standards Documentation:**Develop and distribute written product use standards to factories and Quality Control (QC) teams to ensure consistent manufacturing quality.

• Regulatory Assessment: Ensure all products comply with relevant regulatory standards and certifications.

• **Development Plan Implementation:**Coordinate the implementation of the product development plan, ensuring CAD designs are aligned with factory tooling and production processes.

• Operations Planning: Develop detailed production and operations plans, including the requirements for operational facilities.

• Quality Control Review: Perform regular reviews of Quality Control processes to maintain high standards in product manufacturing.

• Final Product Testing: Conduct in-house final product tests and extended lab tests to evaluate product quality and performance under controlled conditions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience with a proven track record of leading engineering teams, preferably in the consumer goods industry.

• Expertise in CAD and SolidWorks is essential.

• Strong background in conducting stress analyses.

• Experience with plastics engineering and design is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with housewares, kitchenware, and/or cleaning products is advantageous.

• Demonstrated experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, with in-office presence required Tuesday through Thursday.

Bradshaw Home is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. If you are a forward-thinking engineering leader with a passion for innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team.