Job Opening

The Bunn-o-Matic Corporation is interested in sharing details about an exciting position that they currently have open. Anyone interested in the role, or simply needing more information can contact Diane J. Newell directly via email.

Diane J. Newell
VP, Human Resources
BUNN Corporation
1400 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
diane.newell@bunnomatic.com

BUNN-O-MATIC CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Project Engineer - Retail Products
REPORTS TO: Director - Product Management
LOCATION: Springfield
DEPARTMENT: Products Group

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the development, introduction and on-going support of retail products. The role is accountable for developing innovative products that meet/exceed customer requirements, are developed and launched on-time and within budgetary guidelines. Leadership in both product management and project management roles is required. Applicants must be available to travel domestically and internationally.


Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

• Research and development of innovative new solutions for retail products including, but not limited to brewers, grinders, and single serve solutions
• Responsible to ensure product designs are robust for manufacturing (DFM) as well as for customer use.
• Ensure products meet all applicable agency requirements (UL,NSF,CE) for appliance.
• Keep current on competitive activities and products.
• Leadership role in helping the Retail team achieve its Quality, Value Improvement, New Product Development, Competitive Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement project goals
• Launch products that meet/exceed requirements, are within budget, and reach the market on schedule
• Responsible to help develop strong relationships with new international partners and maintain relationships with existing partners, both in supply and distribution networks
• Active project management using BUNN's NPD project management process and software. Effective project status reporting.
• Collaborative work and project management with international partners
• Close interaction with industrial design firms and engineering consultant firms
  

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Engineering Project leadership role
• BS Engineering - Mechanical or Electrical
• Able to manage multiple projects at one time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in operating in a cross-functional, multi-national team environment
• Detail oriented, quality-first mindset
• Creative problem solver
• Analytical - Examine data and make good decisions
• Practical - Able to develop an understanding of the operational environment and user
• Understanding of plastic and metal design for tooling processes
• Experienced in system design, electro-mechanical component selection and specification.
• Able to define and lead testing efforts for design development, verification, and product quality validation, as well as competitive assessment.
  

Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Hands-on management of Asian/global sourced product projects
• Willingness to travel in support of project work both domestically and overseas.
• Experience in using Solid Works or other 3D modeling software
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Prefer experience developing appliances or other products that operates on electricity
  

Notice: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people performing this job.

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