Watlow
Senior Engineer - New Product Development
Watlow, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Working at Watlow
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross-functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world-class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.
About the Role
As a Senior Engineer in the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, designing cutting-edge products, and bringing ideas to life. The successful candidate will be part of a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, operations leaders, and production team members to complete new product development and growth projects as prioritized by the Semiconductor in-chamber business segment. You will lead and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams, utilizing your technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to guide the successful development of new products from concept to launch. Your contributions will be integral in shaping Watlow's future by introducing groundbreaking solutions to the Semiconductor in-chamber segment of our business.
In the role of
Senior Engineer , you would be located at our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in St. Louis, MO.
Your Key Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate new product development projects from inception to completion. Assist in transition and collaboration with supporting teams to move product into production readiness and full product launch.Ability to interface directly with our external customers.Understand customer needs and requirements, assuring customer needs are central to projects served and solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.Focus on improving (and identification of new) products or processes that impact one or more work centers/cells. Projects may include multiple Watlow locations.Manufacturing systems knowledge: FMEA, Process Flow and mapping, Production readiness/release for production requirements.SolidWorks for design of new products.Hands-on, mechanically inclined. Understands equipment.Defines scope, objectives, vision, and activities of assigned projects based on user needs, and leads project activities.Coordinates activities of team members working on projects.Involved in financial project reviews: work as a cross-functional team when running financial analysis including understanding bill of material costs, labor time, scrap risk, etc.Determines scope, budget, and implementation timeframes of assigned projects.Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise for assigned projects.Problem-solving skillset and ability to bring team members together with a common goal.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in field of specialization or Bachelor's degree and related experience, or equivalent experience (5-8 years).Supervisory training and experience.Experience in one or more engineering disciplines such as Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical experience with how to bring together thermal systems: electric heaters, temperature sensors, heat exchangers, controls.Expertise in applying the principles of Lean product development and leading projects to successful completion in a Lean Project Delivery or Agile environment.Possess effective project management skills including communication, time management, team collaboration, budget, and problem solving.Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, SolidWorks, and/or Project Management Software (examples: Gantt/timeline charts, Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence).Enjoys developing new relationships with people while building customer and peer-to-peer relationships.Enjoys problem-solving and collaboration.SolidWorks for modeling/design.Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being, and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a
full
range of life and career enhancing benefits :
Annual Achievement Award.401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance.Onsite wellness clinic.Wellness incentives.Employee Personal Assistance Program.Dental, medical, vision, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.Parental leave.Tuition reimbursement.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward-thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross-functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world-class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.
About the Role
As a Senior Engineer in the New Product Development (NPD) team, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, designing cutting-edge products, and bringing ideas to life. The successful candidate will be part of a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, operations leaders, and production team members to complete new product development and growth projects as prioritized by the Semiconductor in-chamber business segment. You will lead and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams, utilizing your technical expertise, creative problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to guide the successful development of new products from concept to launch. Your contributions will be integral in shaping Watlow's future by introducing groundbreaking solutions to the Semiconductor in-chamber segment of our business.
In the role of
Senior Engineer , you would be located at our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in St. Louis, MO.
Your Key Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate new product development projects from inception to completion. Assist in transition and collaboration with supporting teams to move product into production readiness and full product launch.Ability to interface directly with our external customers.Understand customer needs and requirements, assuring customer needs are central to projects served and solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.Focus on improving (and identification of new) products or processes that impact one or more work centers/cells. Projects may include multiple Watlow locations.Manufacturing systems knowledge: FMEA, Process Flow and mapping, Production readiness/release for production requirements.SolidWorks for design of new products.Hands-on, mechanically inclined. Understands equipment.Defines scope, objectives, vision, and activities of assigned projects based on user needs, and leads project activities.Coordinates activities of team members working on projects.Involved in financial project reviews: work as a cross-functional team when running financial analysis including understanding bill of material costs, labor time, scrap risk, etc.Determines scope, budget, and implementation timeframes of assigned projects.Demonstrates in-depth technical expertise for assigned projects.Problem-solving skillset and ability to bring team members together with a common goal.
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in field of specialization or Bachelor's degree and related experience, or equivalent experience (5-8 years).Supervisory training and experience.Experience in one or more engineering disciplines such as Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineer.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical experience with how to bring together thermal systems: electric heaters, temperature sensors, heat exchangers, controls.Expertise in applying the principles of Lean product development and leading projects to successful completion in a Lean Project Delivery or Agile environment.Possess effective project management skills including communication, time management, team collaboration, budget, and problem solving.Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, SolidWorks, and/or Project Management Software (examples: Gantt/timeline charts, Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence).Enjoys developing new relationships with people while building customer and peer-to-peer relationships.Enjoys problem-solving and collaboration.SolidWorks for modeling/design.Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being, and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a
full
range of life and career enhancing benefits :
Annual Achievement Award.401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance.Onsite wellness clinic.Wellness incentives.Employee Personal Assistance Program.Dental, medical, vision, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.Parental leave.Tuition reimbursement.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward-thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.
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