Development Engineer II

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Base pay range

$95,000.00 / yr - $115,000.00 / yr

Overview

The Development Engineer II – Product Development is a core member of a category-specific product team, supporting a Category Manager, and working in close collaboration with Design Engineers, Industrial Designers, and Development Engineering Technicians. This role operates within the company's Ambidextrous Organization Model, supporting the creation of bold, manufacturable, and consumer-relevant product concepts that drive 50%+ net-new innovation across the portfolio. Reporting formally to the Director of Product Line Management and functionally to the assigned Category Manager, the Development Engineer II contributes to early-stage product realization by developing and validating robust manufacturing processes, fixturing, and documentation. The role interfaces closely with the Advanced Prototyping Team and other cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth and timely transition from concept to production. In addition to owning engineering execution within their assigned product class, this individual mentors junior development engineers and technicians, actively shares learnings across teams and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, fast learning, and innovation accountability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Translate design intent into robust, scalable manufacturing processes, including the creation of routings, inspection plans, and fixturing.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide actionable input on process risk, tolerance, material, and manufacturability.
• Estimate and update product costing throughout the NPI lifecycle, ensuring alignment with financial and performance targets.
• Perform process capability and control studies for critical manufacturing operations to validate readiness.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce costs, improve quality, enhance operational efficiency, and improve speed to market.
• Lead project execution across multiple initiatives—owning schedule development, visibility, and coordination across functions.
• Help manage project timelines and maintain visibility across departments to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and drive projects toward commercialization.
• Interface with Advanced Prototyping and Development Technicians to support rapid prototyping and iteration cycles.
• Support manufacturability validation and transition-to-production activities with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation planning as product concepts mature.
• Mentor and coach junior development engineers and technicians within the category team.
• Share learnings, tooling solutions, and process advancements across teams to drive alignment and standardization.
• Actively engage with peers and partners to remove barriers, simplify complexity, and accelerate progress on critical projects.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, craftsmanship, and learning-driven execution within the engineering organization.

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Note : This description reflects the essential responsibilities and requirements for the role. It does not imply a contract of employment.

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