Product Validation Engineer
YETI Coolers, LLC

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you'll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you'll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Product Validation Engineer plays a key role in the development of new products by owning the qualification of the designs to the required technical specifications of the product. This individual participates in the design process, partnering with YETI Design Engineers, to create Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), developing Design Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&R), Test Plans, and working with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Test Technicians, and Product Management to ensure that new products and sustaining programs are fully validated and ready for production.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the testing and validation of multiple projects at a time across many product categories.
• Creatively generate well-designed tests for unique products not defined by industry standards.
• Trial and benchmark new test ideas to determine potential effectiveness and consistency of results.
• Serves as a product validation expert on project core teams.
• Leverage advanced knowledge of mechanical design principles and troubleshooting techniques using a variety of lab instruments and/or shop equipment.
• Ability to convert customer use case to test protocol and requirements.
• Participate in the training and development of lab technicians and engineers on equipment and procedures as they're developed and implemented.
• Oversee and be responsible for output of lab technician's technical reporting.
• Design and construct custom electromechanical test equipment as required to run custom in-house developed or standardized testing.
• Interact with and audit 3rd party test labs and correlate supplier test results with our internal test lab results. (Will require domestic and international travel < 5%)

Qualifications and Attributes:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or similar area of study.
• At least 4 years of design qualification experience, which includes establishing, testing, and evaluating product qualifications against specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards applicable to the design and test of products
• Strong technical background - heat transfer, impact, vibration, abrasion, environmental, life/cycle testing, material validation, and process validation.
• Root Cause Analysis experience in mixed material product assemblies.
• Background in Reliability Engineering and statistical analysis.
• Proven record of accomplishment in the design and build of test equipment to support thermal, mechanical, repetitive motion and/or other testing needs.
• Proficient with electronic and mechanical test equipment.
• Excellent social, interpersonal, and presentation/communication skills - ability to convey knowledge, skills, and results to NPD customers, lab engineers, technicians, and other applicable personnel.
• Technical writing skills a must.
• Proficient in reading and/or producing schematics and drawings, identifying components, and component values via CAD design tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Electromechanical background in test fixture design and programming automation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired:

• Product Design experience
• FEA experience
• Experience with statical analysis software (JMP, Minitab)
• Injection molding, metal forming, and/or textiles experience
• Consumer product background a plus
• Regulatory compliance experience
• Color science experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Operate office equipment, industrial shop equipment, run physical testing
• Bend, lift, open, and move product up to 50 pounds frequently

YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our YETIzens. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/dei.html

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