• Job Description

  Req#: 9376

  BSH Home Appliances Corporation – Top Employer US 2024

  Tomorrow is our home.

  At BSH, People Matter. Bring your unique skills, capabilities, and experiences to our dynamic teams where your contributions will drive our innovation culture. We strive to be a workplace that values people and supports opportunities for continuous professional and personal growth. As a leading manufacturer of home appliance brands Bosch, Gaggenau, and Thermador, we prioritize having a consumer centric mindset and creating positive experiences for the consumer throughout all interactions with our products and services. Join us now and give your career a home. You Belong Here.

  Product Development Engineer IV

  New Bern, NC / Full-time

  The Engineer IV for Gas Burner Development in residential cooking appliances plays a critical role in the design, optimization, and validation of gas burner systems. This position requires an in-depth understanding of system-level integration, combustion technologies, safety standards, and appliance performance. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to drive the development of gas burner systems that are safe, efficient, and innovative.

  Your responsibilities

  System Design and Architecture:

  · Lead the design and development of gas burner systems, considering overall system integration with other components (e.g., ignition, valve systems, and controls).

  · Ensure that the burner system meets the product's functional requirements (e.g., heat output, efficiency, flame stability, and emissions).

  · Optimize burner designs for residential cooking appliances in terms of performance, fuel efficiency, and safety.

  · Develop burner system architectures that are cost-effective, manufacturable, and maintainable.

  Burner Performance and Optimization:

  · Analyze and optimize burner performance (heat distribution, flame control, air-fuel mixing) to meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.

  · Improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions (e.g., NOx, CO, particulate matter) while maintaining safety standards.

  · Apply advanced combustion modeling and simulation techniques to predict burner performance under various conditions.

  Testing and Validation:

  · Design and execute comprehensive testing plans (lab and field tests) to validate gas burner systems for performance, safety, and durability.

  · Work closely with testing teams to develop test rigs and procedures, analyze data, and identify areas for improvement.

  · Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, such as ANSI, UL, CE, and EPA standards.

  Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams:

  · Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and control systems engineers to integrate the gas burner system with the overall appliance design.

  · Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and assist in troubleshooting system-level issues across various components.

  · Coordinate with product design teams to ensure that burner system designs meet aesthetic and user experience requirements.

  Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

  · Ensure that burner systems are designed to meet all applicable safety standards, such as flame safety, gas leak prevention, and over-temperature protection.

  · Stay up to date with safety codes, regulations, and industry best practices for gas appliances.

  · Conduct failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments for burner designs.

  Supplier and Vendor Management:

  · Collaborate with suppliers and external vendors for the procurement of burner components, ensuring they meet quality standards and performance specifications.

  · Manage and review component specifications, purchase orders, and deliveries in collaboration with the supply chain and purchasing teams.

  Prototype Development and Iteration:

  · Lead the development of burner prototypes and iterate on designs based on test results, performance data, and feedback.

  · Oversee the preparation of prototype models and pre-production units for field trials and consumer feedback.

  Cost Optimization and Efficiency Improvements:

  · Analyze the cost of materials, manufacturing processes, and components used in burner systems to achieve cost savings without compromising safety or performance.

  · Identify opportunities for improving the manufacturing efficiency of burner systems and reducing production costs.

  Documentation and Reporting:

  · Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for gas burner designs, test plans, test results, and regulatory compliance reports.

  · Ensure the delivery of clear and concise reports to management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

  Innovation and Research:

  · Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in combustion and gas burner development, such as alternative fuels, advanced flame control techniques, and energy efficiency innovations.

  · Conduct research to improve the future design of burners, focusing on sustainability, user-friendliness, and advanced features (e.g., smart controls).

  Your profile

  · Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture) – Required

  · Master's Degree or PH.D. (Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture) – Preferred

  · 7-10 Years of Experience in gas burner and development, preferably in designing and modeling components

  · 10+ Years of Experience (Project Management) – Required

  · Strong knowledge of combustion dynamics, gas flow modeling, and thermal analysis.

  · Familiarity with gas safety standards and certification processes (e.g., UL, CE, CSA).

  · Expertise in system-level integration and multi-disciplinary engineering.

  · Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for designing and modeling components.

  · Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for burner optimization.

  · Knowledge of combustion test equipment and data analysis tools.

  · Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

  · Leadership skills to mentor and guide a team of engineers

  · Excellent written and verbal skill

  · Experience in digital business models within appliance industry

  · Strong analytical skills and logic mindedness

  · Experience working with Luxury Brands

  · Must be team oriented and flexible.

  · Must have good communication skills.

  · Must be able to travel internationally.

  · Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people up to and including executive level personnel.

  · Strong Negotiation skills.

  · Must be able to work well with people in other departments under difficult and sometimes stressful circumstances.

  · Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision, handle multiple tasks and be prompt in meeting deadlines.

  · Knowledge of Innovation Management and development processes a plus.

  · Experience with cost evaluation a plus.

  · SAP, MSWord and MS Project experience preferred.

  · Travel Percentage – 50%

  Your Pay & Benefits

  The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

  Benefits offered include the following:

  · Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.

  · Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums.

  · 401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service. The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit sharing contribution dependent on company profitability.

  · Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.

  · Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.

  · The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).

  · 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).

  · 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).

  · Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program.

  · BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

  Further information

  Please visit career.bsh-group.com and learn about what makes BSH a Top Employer!

  At BSH we appreciate everyone's uniqueness and value diversity as key for our business success. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

  This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.

  We participate in E-Verify.

• About the company

  BSH Hausgeräte GmbH is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe and one of the leading companies in the sector worldwide.

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