Sr. R&D Engineer - Small Appliances (SDA) - Military veterans preferred

Hello, Greetings of the Day Hope you are doing well I came across your profile on Monster. I am not sure whether you are firmly fixed or open to new opportunities, let me know if you're looking for new opportunities so we can discuss the position of " Sr. R&D Engineer - Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) - Louisville, KY". If Interested, you can email me your updated resume at jessicajohannangscusa.com. Title: Sr. R&D Engineer - Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Location: Louisville, KY Direct-hire Must have: The R&D Engineer will be responsible for the direction of all countertop cooking appliances including the following: Air Fryers Electric Grills Electric Pressure Cookers Slow Cookers Multi-Cookers Rice Cookers Food Processors Stand Mixers As a key member of the Small Appliances R&D Team in the US, this role will be guiding the decision-making of major R&D programs and issues, fueling innovation pipelines, and systematically solving key consumer pain points and coordinating global activities to enhance client’s portfolio of product offerings. Essential Job Responsibilities: Drive innovation and development of market-leading small cooking appliances for the US market. Design, initiate, and lead research projects to deliver the next generation of products for the US market based on consumer insights and technology trends. Take a hands-on approach regarding advanced development and prototyping to prove feasibility. Collaborate with R&D Leadership, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Industrial Design, Sales and Quality in developing and maintaining multi-generational technical innovation roadmap. Act as the voice of consumer (VOC) throughout the entire R&D process. Lead group brainstorming and innovation sessions. Meet with customers to understand potential product offerings and associated requirements. Lead team to convert these customer needs into viable product strategies. Create intellectual property portfolio protecting technology and innovations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in research and development, product development, and/or innovation in home appliances, consumer goods, or related industry. Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering or related field. Proven experience of translating consumer pain points into product innovation. Proficient in SolidWorks, Creo, and other 3D CAD software. Prototype fabrication and evaluation skills. Domestic and international experience and multi-cultural mindset. Experience working in teams. Leading and coaching skills preferred. Excellent communication, motivation, and coordination skills. Goal oriented and self-managed personality with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Strong problem solving and risk management skills.