Sr. Advanced Development Engineer

 Work Location: Portland, OR  

Go one better, together.

We’ve built something we’re extremely proud of, and we think it’s time you became part of it. Working at Oregon Tool, Inc., you’ll build your career and do your best work while contributing to the whole of the company. We're for those who lean into challenges and expect that same attitude from the people around them. We’re a goal-oriented organization that’s firmly committed to creating opportunities for Team Members’ talents to shine and inspire the individuals around them so that we all win together. 

At 2,400 Team Members across the globe, you're more than just a link in a chain. From new products, programs, and business units, Oregon Tool, Inc. gives you the space to make systemic change within our business. How will you make your mark? 

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HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Senior Advanced Development Engineer, you will develop expertise in our end users to generate new product innovation and architectures and drive new technology development. Your deep understanding of end users and product applications will allow you to form partnerships with OEM technical teams and enable collaborative system-level product development. This customer-centric mindset and front-end innovation approach will create competitive advantage and long-term category growth.

THE DETAILS

• Serve as the primary technical liaison with OEM engineering leaders, actively establishing strong working relationships to foster collaboration in product development.

• Become an expert in the end users and applications of our products via field visits, hands-on product usage, and other VOC mechanisms.

• Partner with product management to create product strategies, roadmaps, and annual objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Develop and propose innovative product architectures and solutions, incorporating customer needs, manufacturability (DFM), and business objectives.

• Lead rapid prototyping cycles, including testing and data collection, to accelerate technical decision-making processes.

• Lead critical analyses such as statistical, risk, and competitive product evaluations, delivering actionable insights to improve product and project performance.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering required, with a focus on design or mechanical engineering preferred.

• Experience: 7+ years in product design engineering with a proven track record of leading product development projects from concept to launch; experience in designing metal components for high-volume manufacturing is highly valued; experience in developing roadmaps and technical strategies is highly valued.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in 3D modeling and 2D drafting (SolidWorks preferred), geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GDT), and statistical analysis.

• Problem-Solving & Communication: Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex systems, strong written and oral communication abilities, and effective at fostering collaboration with globally dispersed teams and OEM customers.

• Professional Attributes: Demonstrates adaptability, creativity, business acumen, and strong project management capabilities while maintaining professionalism and personal integrity across all levels of interaction.

AVAILABILITY

Available to work on site as required by job; eligible for domestic and international travel several times per year up to two weeks’ duration.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Washington, Colorado, Nevada, California, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, Oregon Tool is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Oregon Tool, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $150,000. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.