Req184113Req184113Position PurposeThe Sr. Product Engineer is a business partner to the merchandising team managing and supporting private brands engineering projects. The engineer will partner with internal teams to complete benchmarking, product requirement development, and resolution of product performance concerns for assigned product categories. The engineer will also utilize Bill of Materials as well as internal tools and data to understand raw material, manufacturing, labor, logistics, business, and all total cost involved in manufacturing and shipping product. The engineer is responsible for conducting engineering evaluations to determine component and complete product assembly costs for Home Depot Products. Having good business acumen and financial knowledge of key terms will aid the engineer in relating the information to the Merchant community in a constructive and collaborative manner. The engineer works in a team environment as an individual contributor.Key Responsibilities50% Engineering project management including benchmarking, product requirement development, and test protocol development30% Conduct financial and value based calculations, summarize the findings for the business in presentation quality format and communicate findings to key stakeholders10% Complete resolution of product performance concerns10% Provide general product engineering guidance and knowledge or evaluations as required to deliver short term business goalsDirect Manager / Direct ReportsPosition reports to Engineering ManagerPosition has no direct reports.Travel RequirementsTypically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Physical RequirementsMost of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking, or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).Working ConditionsLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Minimum QualificationsMust be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred QualificationsMechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent in a field of study related to the jobMaster's of Business AdministrationProduct costing experienceExtensive understanding of Bills of MaterialsKnowledge of Merchandising Financial termsKnowledge of INCO shipping termsExperience working in a manufacturing and/or product development environment including design for reduced manufacturing and assembly costsExperience working with OEM suppliers through the product development cycleExperience working with vertically integrated manufacturersMinimum EducationThe knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.Preferred EducationNo additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience5Preferred Years of Work ExperienceNo additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership ExperienceNonePreferred Leadership ExperienceNoneCertificationsNoneCompetenciesExcellent communication skillsAbility to work in a cross‑functional team environmentBusiness acumen and understanding of merchandisingAbility to use standard hand tools and lab equipment such as technical measuring equipment, power tools and pneumatic tools.Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAbility to use costing software such as Boothroyd Dewhurst DFM/DFMADemonstrated manufacturing knowledge in areas such as plastics, metals, glass, wood, textiles and printed circuit boards#J-18808-Ljbffr
