Design Engineer

Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Design Engineer

Department: OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey

Work Location: New York, NY, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

This highly creative individual will play a key role in supporting the business in the development of new products through the design of mechanisms, DFM, and the support of industrial design for the OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey brand.

• Leads design-engineering segment of a project, working within the design team.

• Work with industrial designers through the entire product development cycle.

• Design product architecture through mechanical design solutions.

• Create solutions that enhance a product’s performance and user experience.

• Engineer solutions that integrate with the industrial design, manufacturable and within project budgets.

• Generate CAD models and assemblies to evaluate and conceptualize how a product will be constructed.

• Simulate use-case of products through prototyping, model-building, proof-of-concept mock-ups of mechanical subsystems or complete assemblies.

• Share and present test results and design status with design team and managers, evaluating performance, project timeline, project risks, etc.

• Design within the project brief, hitting target schedules, end goals, manufacturing, and cost.

• Engineering support of new products from t1 through pilot/first production.

• Understand, tackle, and prove out manufacturing methods (molding, fabrication, etc.) for each unique product and application.

• Partner with manufacturing partners to refine assembly and manufacturing process to ensure manufactured products meet design specifications, functional and visual criteria. 

• Communicate and work with project engineers when required to fix and resolve manufacturing issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.

• 2+ years relevant experience (combination of internship and/or work experience).

• Portfolio in the form of PDF or website along with the application.

• Exposure to new product design and engineering.

• Experience with 3D CAD.

• Effective project management, collaboration and communication abilities.

• Practical hands-on general workshop skills (hand-tools, power-tools, saws, drill-presses, grinders, etc.).

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consultancy background.

• Experience working in the consumer goods realm.

• Experience with Asian manufacturing.

• Experience with SolidWorks.

• Experience with prototyping and 3D printing.

• Previous exposure to product manufacturing; plastics and injection molded part design.

In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $84,442.30 - $105,552.88 annually. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.  We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. 

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.