Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Industrial Division (IND) in Minneapolis, MN. Products from IND includes advanced fluid dispense systems used in alternative energy, automotive and packaging industries (http://bit.ly/1ywIMe0) and finishing products, such as paint spraying systems used in the aerospace and automotive industries, as well as on furniture, windows and doors (http://bit.ly/1nPSYut). Job Purpose To define and develop products used in Fluid Handling systems. Position involves multiple project responsibility from recognition of need through project completion. Essential Duties Perform Engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction. Participation in development of Product Specification Produce conceptual designs Guide development process to produce practical designs Creation of detailed design drawings Identification of applicable standards Analysis of design to applicable standards Analysis of design using engineering analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) Review of instruction manuals and product literature Define and lead prototype development and lab and field tests Work effectively in a team environment Work with manufacturing on process development Conduct design reviews, safety reviews, etc. Leader of new product development projects as required. Complete project feasibility and Pre-Prod authorizations Create and maintain project schedules Manage project to meet schedules, including: Working with other team members to ensure satisfactory completion of all steps in development process Identification and communication of threats to schedule to appropriate management Participate in release for sale activities Provide periodic oral and written reports of project status Participate in identification of new product opportunities for Graco by: Recognizing customer product needs Evaluating Graco and competitive products Proposing and developing proper technology to fulfill customer needs Direct and perform standard product support activities such as: Analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders for products Troubleshooting product problems in manufacturing, lab, or customer sites Initiating corrective action activities Learn, participate in development, and apply knowledge of: Stay abreast of developments in technical field to maintain technical knowledge Graco product line Operational systems Graco and industry design standards Graco Quality Management System Graco customer applications and requirements Emerging trends in our customers' markets Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Consistent highly effective performance at grade 10 BS degree in engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent as approved by divisional engineering management group Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent engineering/technical aptitude Minimum of 3 years experience in new product development with demonstrated ability to independently produce innovative and successful designs as part of large projects or for entire small projects Developing as a technical expert in technical topic(s) Ability to recognize customer product needs and trends in the marketplace that affect product requirements #LI-KE1 Power to Be At Graco, the Power to Be means providing the support, resources and freedom to pave your own way. Bring your unique attributes to the table, along with a commitment to being your best self, and you can be a part of a culture that rewards effort, celebrates uniqueness, and gives you the tools you need to succeed and become your best, fullest self along the way. Our culture empowers employees to chart their own career path. Our managers provide support and opportunities while offering freedom for employees to find their own Power to Be. Whether you decide to move up within the same department or expand to another cross-functional group, you will gain the well-rounded experience to succeed on your own terms. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 & 2021. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.