Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: New Product Development / Design to Value Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA
What we are looking for:We are looking for a New Product Development / Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Engineer to be responsible for the development of refrigerated merchandisers, as well as cost reduction efforts on the existing product lines.
What you will be responsible for in this role:- Apply value engineering methodologies to optimize cost position on existing products.
- Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering to implement cost saving projects.
- Manage the DTV project from concept to completion, including scheduling and cross functional communication
- Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product standardization and modularity.
- Develop CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
- Collaborate with Product Management to validate the solution with the customer.
- Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
- Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, demonstrates capability to solve difficult and complex problems
What are the basic qualifications?- B.S. in Engineering
- 1-3 years of experience in design of industrial products
What are the preferred qualifications?- Experience with product design and solid modeling in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in refrigeration, air conditioning, dehumidifier, sealed-system, airflow thermal management, or similar, design theory and application
- Experience in practical application of Six Sigma and Lean tools
- MS Mechanical Engineering
To be a great fit for the role:- Strong track record of NPD and DTV accomplishments
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a high degree of product and process complexity
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a matrixed, functional organization with the ability to influence stakeholders in various functional groups
- Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs
- Organized with business case analyses and reporting of project status
- Proficient at MCAD modeling of proposed solutions
- Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What's in it for you?- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
Pay Range: USD 88,000 - 105,000 AnnuallyThis position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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