Design Product Engineer

At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior, and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA contributions, Profit Sharing, and a 401(k) plan with vested contributions beginning Day One. We provide paid vacation and holidays, summer hours, and a paid charitable day off. To offset the cost of staying fit we offer a quarterly subsidy, and you can purchase our products at a discounted cost. We have a casual dress code, flexible hours, and development opportunities. These are just a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company.

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Design Product Engineer position at our Corporate Office in Glen Allen, Va. Responsibilities include the ability to independently conduct research and testing, to standards published by UL, CSA, IEC, ASTM, etc. Perform testing to develop hypotheses and write technical reports. This position is fully on-site.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Methodical approach to problem-solving and failure analysis.
• Nondestructive examination and analysis of returned products.
• Development of hypotheses, and design of experiments to test hypotheses.
• Work with other functional departments; to report the mode of material or product failure.
• Reporting examination findings and the results of hypothesis testing.

• Fundamental understanding of nondestructive failure analysis techniques
• Possess the capability to comprehend and apply engineering and logical scientific reasoning principles to solve a wide range of problems.

Requirements of the position include:

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, EIT desired.
• 3-5 years exp
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD; SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis.
• Hands-on laboratory capabilities
• Desire to conduct research and gain knowledge of progressive failure analysis technology.

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.

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