Innovation Design Engineer

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for an Innovation Design Engineer to join our Stoves Business Unit in Halifax, PA. We are the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers’ needs.  Since 1996, we’ve been dedicated to connecting people through the warmth and comfort of our hearth products.  

• Solid modeling in CAD software to produce accurate, detailed designs.
• Application of mechanical engineering principles to stove design (thermal, structural, materials).
• Understanding of stove functionality, safety standards, and performance requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot design challenges and iterate efficiently.
• Work hands-on in the lab experimenting, performing tests, creating functional prototypes, etc.
• Participate in intellectual property strategy and landscape assessment for the electric laboratory.
• Generate intellectual property in the form of invention submissions, patents and/or trade secrets.
• Identify key technology trends and capabilities in the solid fuel heating space and other relevant industries.
• Active participation in understanding regulatory trends impacting the future of the hearth industry.
• Active participation in the creation of product strategy development and product roadmap development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science or combination of education and relevant experience
• 8 or more years of professional experience in R&D and/or new product development or equivalent with advanced degree plus professional experience
• Strong CAD and design skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of projects.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Technical: Prior experience in a research environment. Experience in a lab setting performing experiments, testing, concept development, prototyping, etc.
• Communication: excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels of the organization
• Consumer focused: help teams to listen to and uncover unmet consumer needs
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.