ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for all details involved in product development, including managing the day-to-day project activity for assigned projects.
• Handle all engineering related responsibilities, meet timeline requirements for the assigned releases or projects and provide timely status reports to the department manager.
• Work with other personnel / departments as required to ensure a successful product launch or assigned project.
• Manage product improvement and value engineering tasks
• Review assigned projects against certification standards
• Prepare products for certification testing
• Responsible for updating China Staff and Vendors on all change orders and CAD revisions
• Review and approve work of support personnel.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
  

Specific work experience and job requirements for this position:

• BSME (Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering) or 10 + years of field related experience required.
• 3 years of work experience related to consumer product development is a plus.
• Must have experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks 2010 or newer.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes: Die Casting, Injection Molding, Extrusion, Stampings, Fabrication, Assembly, etc.
• Familiar with Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
• Must have the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines / schedules.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to function in a collaborative environment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU AS A KICHLER EMPLOYEE:

•  Competitive weekly salary
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Available 401(k) program with company match
• Company paid life and disability coverage
• Paid vacation, On-site cafeteria and work out facility
  

The Kichler® Lighting brand encompasses more than 3,000 products, including chandeliers, wall sconces, bath lighting, ceiling fans, under-cabinet lighting, landscape lighting, lamps and accessories. A leader in energy efficient technology, Kichler's line of Design Pro LED fixtures feature several winners of the Lighting for Tomorrow Award, sponsored by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the American Lighting Association. Kichler products are available through authorized independent lighting showrooms, electrical distributors, procurement companies, irrigation distributors and select e-retailers.