PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate technology/solutions and grade them on metrics of cost/IP/complexity/resource.

• Frame up visual solutions (both product and manufacturing) for exec engagement to drive excitement for current and future offerings.

• Capitalize on China experience for technology tracking and integration development.

• Employ a fail-fast rapid innovation approach to development to determine path forward.

• Engaging suppliers for potential partnerships utilizing their technology or supporting in-house development.

• Sense check path forward with risk analysis, user value adds and cost backing.

• Schedule management for electronic content deliverables to ensure product development stays on track to meet business needs.

• Monitor technical deliverables including specifications, cost estimates, and POC breadboards to ensure the product definition can meet brand expectations.

• Support vendor meetings to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder buy-in.

• Collaborate with the Business Units to provide engineering updates and facilitate resolution on product cost, design, feature, or function issues.

• Collaborate with Category & Product Manager to provide gate deliverables related to GDI product development activity or escalate schedule risks.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure on-time tool release and follow up on any GDI support needed in pre-production.

• Provide critical evaluation of business brief, project feasibility and budget before new project approval.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional experience in product development, project management, engineering, or manufacturing

• Product development experience in Juvenile Products with Strollers, Wagons and/or Car Seats highly preferred.
EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required.

• Good knowledge of CAD, building materials (resin, metal, fabric etc.) and tooling to manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate across cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of the product development lifecycle and phase gate process.

• Ability to execute and excel in a fast-paced organization.

• Ability to deal with changing environments, tight timelines, and multiple priorities.

• Ability to influence others without direct authority.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills – including the ability to describe technical details in a relatable manner to a variety of audiences

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COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

• Experience using CAD software; Pro-E/Creo and/or SolidWorks Preferred.

• Knowledge of WorkFront, ERP, and/or Business Management systems.

其他信息
语言要求：英语
行业要求：全部行业