Lead Engineer - Advanced Development

Overview

The Lead Engineer for Advanced Development will lead the design and development of BISSELL’s next generation floorcare appliances. This role involves managing product innovation, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring technical excellence from concept to market. The ideal candidate has strong electromechanical design experience, proven technical leadership, and a track record of delivering innovative consumer products. We encourage professionals in the mid and early stages of their career growth to apply. We will assess experience and technical capabilities during the interview process to determine the most suitable role such as Sr. Engineer or Product Development Engineer II - Advance Development as well.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, engineering, and development of innovative floorcare products, ensuring technical maturity and alignment with BISSELL’s specifications and standards.
• Drive product innovation by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and test new technologies and features.
• Oversee technical development activities, ensuring timely and clear communication with all stakeholders and adherence to BISSELL’s Global Product Development processes.
• Ensure product quality by working closely with BISSELL’s Quality Team and documenting all requirements and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance on 3D CAD designs, engineering drawings, prototype builds, and product evaluations.
• Research and incorporate emerging technologies, components, and materials to maintain BISSELL’s competitive edge.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously, prepare project updates, and travel as required for successful project execution.
• Facilitate the use of BISSELL’s Innovation and Global Product Development Processes for all product and major improvement projects.
• Develop and optimize resources across BISSELL’s regional development sites for efficient project execution.
• Collaborate with suppliers to deliver all aspects of product development efficiently.
• Plan and manage assigned budgets, focusing on cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development efficiency and product reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Represent the engineering function as a reliable and effective unit within BISSELL.
• Improve and maintain the image of development engineering at BISSELL as an effective, efficient and reliable function in the company, developing efficiency and reliability measurements and improving morale.
• Assist in management and administrative duties for the day-to-day activities of BMA.
• Create and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.

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