Engineer, New Product Introductions

New Product Introduction Engineer

Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Description

Lindsay Corporation is seeking a talented and innovative New Product Introduction Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a New Product Introduction Engineer, you will play a crucial role in helping us bring cutting-edge products to the market by pushing the boundaries of technological advancements to enable mass production. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams that include: site manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, quality engineering, research and development, and marketing, to bring exciting new products from concept to commercialization. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of Lindsay Corporation while shaping the future of our industry.

Position Details

This is a full-time position based in Omaha, NE. Regular travel may be required to implement new production processes, support field tests, customer visits, or collaborate with other Lindsay locations.

Duties & Responsibilities

The New Product Introduction Engineer will represent manufacturing engineering within the New Product Development (NPD) process. Collaborate with design engineering, product management, supply chain, quality engineering, and operations at effected manufacturing sites to ensure seamless product launch. Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure a good quality product that meets all defined specifications. Develop new manufacturing processes that are tailored to the product in order to meet the desired quality requirements. Coordinate with test engineering to create production test plans and perform production tests according to manufacturing process instructions. Work collaboratively with site manufacturing teams to demonstrate production capabilities and desired capacity requirements for volume production.

Value Add Value Engineering Analysis: Perform detailed engineering analysis, simulations, and manufacturing knowhow to create high quality product that meets manufacturing and quality requirements. Ensure lessons learned are incorporated into new designs, processes and manufacturing equipment. Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate safety improvements, cost reductions, efficiency gains and quality enhancements.

Prototype Development: Collaborate with design engineering and product management to ensure early-stage prototypes meet manufacturability standards that will translate into mass production.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, product management, manufacturing, design engineering, and quality, to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches. Seek input from stakeholders to ensure the product meets customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in manufacturing development. Propose and implement innovative ideas to enhance existing products, manufacturing solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Project Management: Lead or participate in project teams, managing timelines, milestones, and budgets to ensure successful project execution. Provide regular updates to management and stakeholders on project progress and potential challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years experience in New Product Introduction, preferably in a relevant industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials selection to optimize product design.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to design and development challenges as they relate to manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Project management experience and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Passion for innovation, a drive for continuous learning, and an eagerness to contribute to the success of the team and the organization.

Join the Lindsay Corporation Team

If you are a creative problem-solver, driven by innovation, and excited about the prospect of developing groundbreaking products, we encourage you to apply for the position of New Product Introduction Engineer at Lindsay Corporation. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise can make a significant impact on the future of our products and the industry we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation.  Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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