SR ENGINEER

At Weber, grilling is a passion that’s reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to share this passion and spark inspiration with the people who matter most – our grilling community. Weber has been the world’s premiere manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories since 1952. If you have the desire to work for a company that is recognized for exceptional quality products and high customer satisfaction, employment with Weber may be right for you. We provide a friendly working atmosphere with an environment of growth and opportunity through innovation, pride, and excellence.

Weber is committed to inclusive, equitable and diverse Hiring practices. Our goal is to create a workforce which resembles the diverse rich communities we live, play, and support every day. 

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Senior Engineer Smart Grilling

Join the iconic Weber brand and evolve our global products that bring happiness to backyards around the world.  

Summary:

This position is a hands-on Senior Engineer with a focus on New Product Development, working with a global cross-functional team.  This role is responsible for all work related to the mechanical design, development, validation, and integration of Weber’s Smart Grilling products.

Responsibilities:

• Lead fast paced, complex electro-mechanical NPD projects from concept to completion.
• Create and refine design solutions to meet product requirements.
• Develop solutions through requirements decomposition, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R).
• Document designs using CAD, drawings, and bills of material.
• Optimize product cost.
• Create and execute test plans related to project work.
• Support prototype creation to validate designs including hands-on testing and iterative learning.
• Ensure that products are designed to meet all performance specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Product, Sales, and Global Suppliers.
• Perform basic IP searches.
• Support non-NPD initiatives including the resolution of quality issues, cost reductions, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop unique and innovative solutions for unmet customer needs and/or new features to maintain product leadership.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Minimum: 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field
• CAD:  Proficiency with 3D modeling, SolidWorks preferred
• Preferred: Mechanical development of electronics products for outdoor environments

Leadership:

• Ability to direct others
• Coaching

Skills:

• Hands-on, independent self-starter who can manage and prioritize work based on departmental goals and objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication (written, spoken, & meeting facilitation).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with global team members.
• Mechanical design of electronic assemblies for outdoor environments.
• Tolerance analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability.
• Six Sigma or Sigma Science.
• Design for Regulatory and approval procedures.
• Flexible schedule to align with other program resources.
• Flexible to travel as needed or deemed necessary (domestic & international).

Base Salary Range: 122,107-137,695

Benefits:

Weber offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 

• Life and disability insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Discretionary paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) 

• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (8 weeks for recovery, 6 weeks for bonding) 

• 10 paid holidays annually 

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.