Product Engineer

Join our Home and Outdoors Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: Hydro Flask. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Product Engineer, Hydro Flask

Department: Hydro Flask

Work Location: Bend, OR (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

• Evaluating and directing functional and technical aspects of new products in collaboration with the internal design team, the product management team, and other engineering teams.

• Cooperating with manufacturing partners in the production of new products in a wide range of materials and manufacturing methods

• Working with manufacturers and quality team to improve the quality of existing products

• Reviewing and critiquing designs received as CAD files from design team and soliciting feedback from manufacturers

• Working with design and manufacturing engineering team to create robust products using tools like tolerance stack analysis, DFMEA, etc.

• Preparing designs for quoting by preparing bills of materials, functional/quality requirements, and key manufacturing questions

• Collaborating with product managers to review and compare quotes from multiple manufacturers

• Meeting with design team to provide insight on design decisions as they relate to material selection, manufacturing methods, assembly methods, and cost

• Reviewing and critiquing pre-production samples from manufacturers

• Managing and updating product data once tools are made, including CAD, drawings, and parts lists.

• Ensuring that new products meet standards of performance and quality by reviewing dimensional data from pre-production samples, as well as by designing product testing procedures and conducting testing

• Approving product for mass production when acceptable quality is achieved.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate ideas through sketches and e-mail, and work well as part of a larger team

• Capable of managing multiple projects at various phases of development at the same time

• General shop and prototyping skills such as measuring, cutting, drilling, gluing, sanding, etc.,

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, product engineering, or materials science or equivalent field.

• 2+ years of professional experience in related field

• Intermediate knowledge of either SolidWorks CAD software

• Knowledge of common consumer product materials such as plastics, metals, silicone, and fasteners

• Knowledge of common consumer product manufacturing methods such as plastic injection molding, metal fabrication, metal CNC machining, overmolding, and/or silicone molding

• Knowledge of common assembly/joining methods such as plastic snap design, overmolding, ultrasonic welding, and common metal components such as screws, pins, springs, etc.,

• Ability to travel internationally to Asia (10%) as needed.

• Software knowledge in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.  We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. 

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.