Product Design Engineer (NPD)
If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!
Overview of Vax:
Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.
Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.
Product Design Engineer(NPD)
Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands: Vax and Hoover.
Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster,easierand more effective for millions of customers around the world.
Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries ofwhat'spossible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence.
We're looking for someone who can deliver robust, manufacturable mechanical designs while taking increasing ownership of project delivery and technical decision-making. You'll develop innovative solutions that meet product performance objectives, proactively identify and challenge performance gaps, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and PRC throughout the development process.
You'llbe responsible forcreatingaccurateproject schedules and work breakdown structures, while building strong, trusted relationships across our global engineering team to ensure successful product delivery.
Responsibilities:
Product Performance: Drive product performance expected of thebrand, identifying and challenging design gaps with limited direction
Design Execution: Deliver on project goals with minimal oversight,considering all details of the design and their effects on the project
Technical Communication: Present technical information to cross-functional teams and drive clear communication with support groupsand PRC
Problem Escalation: Proactively alert stakeholders to obstacles androadblocks, bringing potential solutions to the table
Product Innovation: Deliver product innovation and apply root-causeproblem solving toward creative solutions
What we need from you:
Proficient in tolerance stack-ups and CAD modellingofcomplex parts and assemblies
Capable in FEA, mathematical analysis of mechanisms, andfailure analysis
Good understanding of materials, heat treatments, andmanufacturing processes
Able to apply appropriate drawing specifications for functionand manufacturing
Growing knowledge of the overall NPD process and projectscheduling (WBS)
Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for;
Trust - We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.
Honesty - Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.
Resilience - For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.
Innovation - We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.
Valued - We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.
Energy - We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.