Mechanical Engineer

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative engineer to join our Research and Development team at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The Mechanical Engineer improves the performance of various Wahl products from an overall systems perspective, with a focus on the mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics principles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the design, and optimization of motors, blades, and drive system under the supervision of the Senior Mechanical Engineer
• Performs analytical and numerical analyses to identify improvement options for the components, subsystems or overall system
• Creative problem-solving capacity and the ability to push the limits of what is considered possible.
• Provides concise technical reports/formal documentation and clear communication to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Leads projects diligently and uses best project management practices.
• Structured problem-solving and data-driven approach
• Collaborates with Product Management, NPD, Engineering, and Operations to help seamless transition from end user insights all the way to technology deployment.
• Leverages internal and external capabilities proactively to accelerate project execution

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical engineering or engineering mechanics.
• Creates Value for the Customer by advancing the performance of the system by optimizing the mechanical design aspects
• Works cross-functionally internally and with subsidiaries to ensure we are "One Wahl"
• Uses an innovative mind-set to continuously improve processes.
• Thinks systemically to ensure end-to-end business strategy alignment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field required
• Advanced Degree Preferred
• Excellent time management, formal technical reporting and presentation, communication, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Exhibits strong informal leadership and a fit to the Wahl values ability to lead with humility, respect every individual, focus on continuous improvement and align with the enterprise.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Nimble Learning
• Demonstrates Self Awareness
• Values Differences