Product Engineer Specialist

Product Engineer Specialist

Harbor Freight Tools is a privately-owned, high growth multi-channel retailer and leader in providing high quality tools at the lowest prices in the industry. Founded in 1977, the company currently operates over 300 stores nationwide, offering a wide breadth of tools and related items in Automotive, Air and Power Tools, Shop and for the Home.

The company is committed to invest in and build “best practices” in everything from retail, to inventory, e-commerce, technology and merchandising. As such, it continues to seek out top-tier talent at all levels, looking for select high-energy professionals, who are creative problem-solvers and are seeking an environment which supports, nurtures and properly compensates talent and who have demonstrated a capacity to be top performers at their respective levels. Harbor Freight prides itself in having “large company resources with a start-up feel,” providing a collegial and collaborative culture dedicated to high achievement. We are committed to support and promote people based not on politics, but on their relative contribution, skill set and accomplishments and are dedicated to generous pay for performance compensation and long-term careers. We also find that people who can combine personal accomplishment, leadership and a true commitment to teamwork thrive at our company.

We are seeking a Product Engineer Specialist to join our growing QA Department at our Corporate Office in Camarillo, CA

Under the direction of the Senior Engineering Manager, the Product Engineer Specialist will focus on evaluating key product segments utilizing specific product/ market knowledge and experience to improve quality. This position will work cross functionally to support the merchandising and global sourcing teams to evaluate factories and products. He/she will be involved in strategic decisions regarding product specifications, branding and marketing. The position requires a hands-on energetic individual who has a passion for working with tools and solving problems. This position is for someone who enjoys a fast paced environment, thrives on new challenging projects, and is looking for an opportunity to grow with a dynamic and successful company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work cross functionally with merchandizing teams to evaluate key product segments including product specifications, factory selection, competitive benchmarking, and testing.

New and existing product development to realize improved return rates and market opportunities.

Technical liaison between business units and suppliers.

Verify conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards.

Identify root causes and viable cost effective solutions.

Insure timeliness, clarity and accuracy of all technical documentation and correspondence.

Provide strong technical support to internal customers such as product category managers.

Develop testing protocol aimed at meeting key product performance specifications and life cycle requirements.

Must be a self starter, results driven and proven leadership ability.

Lead a team of technicians to meet timelines and departmental objectives.

Global manufacturing experience especially in S.E. Asia countries

Must possess sense of urgency, collaborative team style, and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities.

Hands on working style with ability to trouble shoot, and analyze various types of products

Excellent written and oral communication skills combined with strong organizational ability.

Education and/or Experience:

• BSME or BSEE from an accredited University; advanced degree is a plus.

• Computer skills in project management, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Benefits Include:

• 401k

• Full Medical Package including, heath and dental

• Paid Time Off

• Competitive Salary

• Casual Work Environment

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