Sr Design Engineer - Cooking Products

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

This position will define and disseminate DFM/DFA knowledge across the New Product Development Team.  Additionally, this position will design, test, and coordinate the development of new product lines and features.

DFM/DFA

• DFM (design for manufacturing) / DFA (design for assembly) focused responsibilities including:
  • Defining best practices and overall strategy.
  • Creation of design guides.
  • Refinement of the design review process.
  • Mentoring peers.
  • Acting as a liaison with Manufacturing Engineering to increase overall knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively throughout the New Product Development Teams.

Product Development 

• Generate and convert ideas into working design solutions while working independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Provide and present design solutions for review by product and management teams.
• Direct/Evaluate design through 3D modeling, drafting, tooling, and testing.
• Conduct cost analysis and other feasibility studies as required.
• Lead tolerance stack-ups to ensure assembly and fabrication capabilities.
• Active member of the new product development team with a willingness to work with internal and external customers.
• Write and manage engineering change notices (CN’s) to improve products.
• Self-starter who can satisfy their goals and timelines.

Project Management 

• Plan, schedule, and organize workload.
• Direct, review, and approve work done by Engineers, Designers, and Drafters.
• Determine and coordinate test requirements and analyze results against the product requirements.
• Write purchase requisitions and approve vendor invoices.

We value our employees by providing: 

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave
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