Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

- Provides engineering leadership and technical support to cross-functional product development team.
- Assist with the engineering development and execution of new product ideas into technically innovative manufacturable products. Products must conform/exceed all industry, government and Fisher-Price regulations, standards and practices.
- Work with Director, cross functional Brand team and manufacturing source to insure successful completion of projects within agreed constraints and design parameters.
- Provide engineering support and guidance to design and marketing (i.e. what can be done, how it can be done, what materials can be used etc). Jointly develop performance specifications.
- Track project schedule to ensure company product availability goals are met. Update and maintain status reports and report project schedule status to management and respective team.
- Participate in formal and informal team meetings which review all aspects of engineering design execution. Maintain good communications with other depts. to assure successful completion of projects.
- Keep up to date on current manufacturing and molding capabilities and limitations of subcontract manufacturers. Be aware of and recommend new materials, processes and design techniques that may be used in designing unique and competitive product.
- Be familiar with and work within department and company procedures and practices to ensure smooth progression and proper information exchange.

Education/Skills:

- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or related field.
- 3-5 years of consumer product engineering experience.
- Experience in product manufacturing required. Low cost high volume consumer product manufacturing experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to direct product design for the most cost effective manufacturing process
- Excellent plastic part and mechanism design knowledge and execution.
- Working knowledge of the production environment including mold building, molding, decorating, assembly and production line requirements.
- Product layout experience.
- In depth knowledge of safety regulations and standards
- Innovative, solution oriented thinking with the ability to assess challenges and recommend viable options
- Complex problem solving ability
- Strong 3D CAD skills with the ability to view files, construct simple parts and make changes
- Strong project management skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to set priorities and efficiently use time to complete required tasks
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and work effectively with individuals at all levels (within and outside the organization).
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team
- Proactive, self starter that displays initiative to attain results

Fisher-Price is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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