Design Engineer - Snowboards
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: Jarden Corporation is currently interviewing Design Engineer - Snowboards right now, this career will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. Org Marketing Statement
K2 Sports, a division of Jarden Corporation, (NYSE: JAH), located in Seattle, Washington is a leading manufacturer and marketer of alpin! e, Nordic and telemark skis, snowboards, snowshoes and related winter and outdoor recreational products including the brands K2, Ride, Morrow, 5150, Full Tilt, Line, Atlas, Tubbs, PowdeRidge, Little Bear , Zoot, Backcountry Access and Madshus. K2 Sports is globally renowned for its non-traditional advertising, graphics and high performance products throughout its portfolio. With wholly owned subsidiaries in Canada, Central Europe, Japan, Korea and Scandinavia and distribution in more than 60 countries, K2 Sports continues to assert its position as a global leader across multiple categories of sporting goods. K2 Sports remains dedicated to passionate action sports enthusiasts around the world who are looking for unique and authentic lifestyle experiences. Hundreds of K2 Sports employees wake up every day around the world dedicated to the company's mission of putting smiles on peoples faces as they enjoy the wonders of the outdoors.
Responsibilities
The Desi! gner Engineer's primary responsibility is engineering developm! ent of the snowboard product line. Working with the Category Manager and technical staff to develop a product line that meets quality needs, delivery goals, value objectives, cost targets, budget limits and innovation needs to be competitive in the market.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
1.
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
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Concept development working with team, sales force, product testers, Category manager, and other resources.
Translate conceptual requirements into unique products that best fit each market segment (Team, novice-advanced rider, rental shop,…)
Manage development resources (Factories, ID firms, in-house resources,…) to:
Meet the needs of the appropriate audience for durability, performance, and ease of manufacture.
Stay within the cost targets.
Stay clear of existing patents and create new ones for K2 where possible.
Testing designs in the lab (destruct), and on-hil! l to insure design integrity and performance.
Material selection that balances effectiveness and efficiency
Manage tooling build and buy-off of all boards
Manage artwork communication and development to meet the goals of the creative department in a manner that keeps the boards within the cost targets and on time.
Develop graphic application techniques from concept through to a confirmed manufacturing process.
Manage the sampling and buy-off of packaging materials (assist with development as necessary, get film to the factories on time, get samples made and in the hands of the creative department for buy-off)
Achieve on-time board buy-off to get sample and production boards delivered on time.
Focus group product refinement
Developing specific designs and technologies to meet category needs
Coordinating testing of the product with focus group meetings
Working closely with Marketing to m! aximize the effect of the focus group on both the product and the marke! ting
2.
LINE MANAGEMENT
Develop and maintain accurate specification for handoff to factory and marketing group.
Develop and maintain accurate tool lists and development lists for clear agreement and communication of development projects
3.
QUALITY ASSURANCY AND WARRANTY
Setting up specifications for quality control of new parts.
Confirmation that Q/A processes are efficient and effective
4.
SALES & MARKETING.
Maintain market awareness through interaction with the team, dealers and sales force, on hill experience, trade show research, shop visits, and other interaction.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor¿s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
A passion for snowboards with several years of riding experience.
Ability to travel internationally several times a year in addition to trade shows, demos, and other events.
! Preferred Qualifications
5+ years relevant product design and project management experience.
A clear understanding of the snowboard market
Proficiency is in multiple CAD systems.
Hands on, prototyping experience
An expert level snowboarder
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
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This career starts available on: Wed, 22 May 2013 10:46:21 GMT