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Position: Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Lawn & Garden
Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and innovative R&D Engineer to join our team in the Lawn & Garden industry. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of new products, from initial concept through prototyping to final production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet high-performance standards, safety regulations, and consumer expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product innovation, stay ahead of market trends, and help create top-quality products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Development & Design: Lead the design and development of new products, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and market needs.
- Prototyping & Testing: Create and test prototypes, conducting rigorous performance and durability tests. Analyze test results and refine product designs accordingly.
- Collaboration & Cross-functional Work: Work closely with design, production, and marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of product ideas, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and consumer preferences, incorporating insights into product design and development strategies.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure products comply with industry standards and regulations, working with compliance teams to meet safety certification requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and apply best practices to enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of our product offerings.
Required Skills:
- Must have Bachelor's degree in Engineering and must have strong skills in engineering mechanics and strength of materials
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and to respond effectively to common inquiries or complaints while having the ability to effectively present information to management.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to set priorities based on current business needs and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to coordinate with local and remote team members
- Self-starter with drive for results and attention to detail
- Independently complete assignments within established time frames
Lifetime Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.