Description
At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.
The Sr. R&D Engineer has responsibility for providing R&D services throughout Shutterfly including all subsidiaries; Spoonflower, Snapfish, Lifetouch, Shutterfly Business Solutions, etc. This position leads the Research and Development of multidisciplinary projects to enable new product requests and business needs, improve current manufacturing processes and insource products that currently are managed by external fulfillment partners.
What You Will Do Here:
Conduct analytical analysis and research of available solution and technologies worldwide. These solutions extend across digital printing, finishing, converting, packaging, materials, robotics, AL/ML, etc.
Although these research and development projects can be highly complicated and complex the Sr. R&D Engineer will need to articulate and present the research results in a simplified manner taking in consideration the target audience and the overall company goals. These presentations will not only discuss the research methodology and its results but will also cover financials, implementation risks and cross functional integration. In addition, these presentations will include a timeline, budget and a formal recommendation.
The target audience for these presentations would be a wide range of groups within the company at various levels with the goal of obtaining alignment and agreement on paths forward.
A successful Sr. R&D Engineer will be open to feedback, highly inquisitive and creative while always keeping an open mind for new ideas. The ideal candidate will be an impressive communicator, taking every advantage to gather more information and feedback while keeping the team focused on the project in hand, its timetable and its cost.
Sometimes, in order to recommend a solution, a physical test will need to be executed in order to increase confidence in the solution – these acceptance tests will also be lead by Sr. R&D Engineer and will include a detailed test plan written, including development of testing methodologies and getting alignment with all relevant teams.
The Sr. R&D Engineer also needs to be able to conduct financial analysis utilizing standard business practices through advanced calculation methodologies. These business models will be reviewed by the finance team but need to be as close to complete and accurate as possible before that review. These calculation methodologies could include sensitivity analysis, weighted average, goals seek, etc.
The Sr. R&D Engineer is responsible for providing well articulated, well researched and thorough recommendations to the organizations. Sometimes these recommendations will include a NOT DO recommendation, and thus the Sr. R&D Engineer will need to be able to let go of projects that will be deemed as “not moving forward” projects and continue on.
After a recommendation has been approved and converted into “execution project” the Sr. R&D Engineer will hand over the leadership of the project to the execution team lead by the Process Innovation team. The Sr. R&D Engineer will still be part of the project team but will convert to a support role.
The Sr. R&D Engineer will work cross-functionally with a wide and diverse group. (e.g. Finance, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, Lab engineering, product managers, Brand general managers, Program management office (PMO), Lab Project managers, industrial engineers, process engineers, technical support, training, technical writers …)
The Skills You Will Bring:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. (Preferred: MBA or other equivalent business degree)
5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with project management, six sigma, lean manufacturing and change management.
Experience in product development and testing.
Competencies to Perform the Job Successfully:
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Impressive analytical skills and ability to build business models.
Highly developed communication and people skills.
Managing by influence.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as machines specification, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Effective communicator in both written and verbal communications.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as statistics, calculus, dimensions, proportions, percentages, volume, equipment capacity & throughput, and Static/Dynamic physics.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Travel: Must have the ability to travel to support: process implementation at other Shutterfly lab locations, trade shows, or vendor/partner locations as needed. Travel can be domestic or international.
Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Shutterfly DE&I.
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