Product Engineer - Product Development (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required) at Crown Equipment Corporation
Kinston, NC
About the Job
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service
Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading, organizing and coordinating all engineering activities involved in one or more large scale projects from concept to production
This position reports to the Senior Product Engineer, Chief Engineer, Manager, or Director of Product Development
Reporting to this position may be Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Technicians, or Student Co-ops.
Product and Technology Champion - Champion and lead the development of new products
Study competitive products and new emerging technologies, making recommendations for how to upgrade, improve and evolve both product and process
Work directly with customers, sales teams, and development teams to ensure product meets customer requirements
Study customer applications and propose innovative products and features that improve customer processes
Identify customer application issues and propose solutions to improve those issues
Conduct product reviews to ensure that a competitive and innovative product is released for production.
Project Planning, Supervision and Technical Review - Design work flow chart, man-hours, material and activities needed to complete projects
Oversee the development of project definitions, specifications and guidelines
Ensure project meets the objectives
Lead and manage assigned resources to ensure project timeliness and appropriate direction
Delegate workload to assigned personnel involved with project
Establish scope and work priority
Answer questions give direction and monitor project activities to ensure deadline requirements are met
Monitor and ensure that integrity of design be maintained through the use of sound engineering practice, conformance to product goals, specifications, company and industry standards
Review test results to assure compliance to company and industry standards or guidelines
Propose and implement tools and other improvements to the product development process
Resolve engineering design issues.
Organizational and Employee Development - Work to build the capability of the individuals within the project teams by providing opportunities for coaching, mentoring, training and developmental assignments
Conduct Talent Development Discussions.
Leadership and Communication - Regularly communicate project status to supervisor, management and other departments
Communicate project objectives, expectations and company related information to the project team
Monitor staff quality of work, productivity and review with supervisors
Provide leadership while collaborating with other department managers to coordinate efforts and schedule for the development of components and other deliverables necessary to complete project
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Visit YouTube to learn more about
Crown Equipment – Defining the Future of Material Handling
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development engineering environment
Good written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of lift truck design, vehicle control systems, battery integration, industrial design, and ergonomics
Project management and supervisory experience
Work Authorization:
Indefinite U.S
work authorized individuals only
Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible
Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service
Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading, organizing and coordinating all engineering activities involved in one or more large scale projects from concept to production
This position reports to the Senior Product Engineer, Chief Engineer, Manager, or Director of Product Development
Reporting to this position may be Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Technicians, or Student Co-ops.
Product and Technology Champion - Champion and lead the development of new products
Study competitive products and new emerging technologies, making recommendations for how to upgrade, improve and evolve both product and process
Work directly with customers, sales teams, and development teams to ensure product meets customer requirements
Study customer applications and propose innovative products and features that improve customer processes
Identify customer application issues and propose solutions to improve those issues
Conduct product reviews to ensure that a competitive and innovative product is released for production.
Project Planning, Supervision and Technical Review - Design work flow chart, man-hours, material and activities needed to complete projects
Oversee the development of project definitions, specifications and guidelines
Ensure project meets the objectives
Lead and manage assigned resources to ensure project timeliness and appropriate direction
Delegate workload to assigned personnel involved with project
Establish scope and work priority
Answer questions give direction and monitor project activities to ensure deadline requirements are met
Monitor and ensure that integrity of design be maintained through the use of sound engineering practice, conformance to product goals, specifications, company and industry standards
Review test results to assure compliance to company and industry standards or guidelines
Propose and implement tools and other improvements to the product development process
Resolve engineering design issues.
Organizational and Employee Development - Work to build the capability of the individuals within the project teams by providing opportunities for coaching, mentoring, training and developmental assignments
Conduct Talent Development Discussions.
Leadership and Communication - Regularly communicate project status to supervisor, management and other departments
Communicate project objectives, expectations and company related information to the project team
Monitor staff quality of work, productivity and review with supervisors
Provide leadership while collaborating with other department managers to coordinate efforts and schedule for the development of components and other deliverables necessary to complete project
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Visit YouTube to learn more about
Crown Equipment – Defining the Future of Material Handling
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development engineering environment
Good written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to occasionally travel with overnight stays (0-5%)
Reliable transportation to travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of lift truck design, vehicle control systems, battery integration, industrial design, and ergonomics
Project management and supervisory experience
Work Authorization:
Indefinite U.S
work authorized individuals only
Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible
Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
