About this opportunity
Weber Blackstone lists this Senior Engineer opportunity in palatine, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ!
Role Overview
This position is a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer with a focus on New Product Development. This role is responsible for supporting all efforts related to the design, development, and integration of Mechanical and Electro‑mechanical systems into our Outdoor Cooking products. In this role, you will work with a global cross‑functional team to design and implement ideas using CAD models, drawings, cost estimates, prototyping, and testing products. This position will gather product requirements and translate them into actionable specifications.
This is a hybrid role requiring in‑office days at our Palatine, IL campus.
Responsibilities
Lead fast paced, complex NPD projects from concept to completion
Develop solutions through requirements decomposition, Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA), P‑Diagrams, and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R)
Create and refine design solutions to identified product requirements, formalize designs with the use of CAD (SolidWorks) for sub‑systems
Create and maintain Master Assembly (MASM)
Ensure that products are designed to meet all performance specifications and regulatory requirements
Work collaboratively with globally distributed teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Product, Sales, Sourcing and Suppliers
Create complex 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of material
Support prototype creation and models to validate designs including hands‑on testing and iterative learning
Designs and runs test plans related to project work
Perform basic IP searches
Planning builds and minor projects
Supports non‑NPD initiatives including the resolution of quality issues, cost reductions, and productivity initiatives
Knowledge of product lineup and competitive steps
Develop unique and innovative solutions for unmet customer needs and/or new features to maintain product leadership
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Work Experience
Minimum: 5+ years’ experience in a relevant field
Designing solutions that meet regulatory and safety requirements
SolidWorks: Proficiency with 3D modeling
Leadership
Ability to direct others
Coaching
Understanding of the team roles and responsibilities
Skills
Independent self‑starter who can manage and prioritize work based on departmental goals and objectives
Effective communication (written, spoken, meeting facilitation)
Ability to work cross‑functionally
Team Player
Results Oriented
Tolerance Analysis
GD&T
Six Sigma or Sigma Science
SolidWorks: sheet metal, surfacing, drawings, MASM, simulation
DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Reliability
Design for Regulatory and approval procedures
Sheel metal, injection molding and die casting development experience (preferred)
Liquid propane and natural gas fueled products (preferred)
Charcoal and pellet fueled products (preferred)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
Salary Range: $100,000 - $118,000
This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate
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Worksite address
palatine, IL, 60251, US
Who can apply
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