Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: New Product Development / Design to Value Engineer
Location: Keosauqua, IA
What we are looking for:
We are looking for a New Product Development / Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Engineer to be responsible for New Product Development (NPD) of refrigerated merchandisers, as well as Design to Value (DTV) cost reduction efforts on the existing product lines.
What you will be responsible for in this role:
Design specialty refrigerated merchandisers.
Represents NPD engineering on cross functional teams.
Manage DTV projects from concept to completion.
Brainstorm new and innovative solutions to achieve the product market specification.
Oversee the development of CAD solid models and engineering simulation of proposed concepts.
Develop a test plan and work with the Engineering Lab to validate the solution.
Conduct field tests to validate the solution.
Brainstorm cost saving projects on the existing products.
What are the basic qualifications?
B.S. in Engineering
2+ years of experience in design of industrial products
What are the preferred qualifications?
Refrigeration or HVAC experience
To be a great fit for the role:
Strong desire to engage in both NPD and DTV projects.
Engineering aptitude to learn heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluids, and refrigeration
Innovative mind with ability to generate solutions to customer needs
Demonstrated project management skills
Experience with simulation tools: FEA for structural, thermal and fluid flow analysis
Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
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