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This person will be responsible for creating refrigerated merchandisers and implementing cost reduction strategies for our existing product lines.\n\nResponsibilities include:\n\nUtilizing value engineering methods to improve cost efficiency of current products.\nWorking closely with Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing Engineering teams to execute cost-saving initiatives.\nOverseeing DTV projects from start to finish, including scheduling and communication across departments.\nGenerating creative solutions for product standardization and modularity.\nCreating CAD models and engineering simulations for proposed concepts.\nCollaborating with Product Management to validate solutions with customers.\nDeveloping test plans and coordinating with the Engineering Lab for validation.\nConducting field tests to ensure solution effectiveness.\nManaging multiple projects and solving complex problems efficiently.\n\nBasic qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering.\n1-3 years of experience in industrial product design.\n\nPreferred qualifications:\n\nExperience with product design and solid modeling in a manufacturing setting.\nKnowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning, and similar design principles.\nExperience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.\nMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering.\n\nFor success in this role, you should have:\n\nProven experience in NPD and DTV projects.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with complex products.\nStrong communication and influencing skills within cross-functional teams.\nInnovative thinking to meet customer requirements.\nOrganizational skills for project reporting.\nProficiency in MCAD modeling.\nExperience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.","company":"Sterlingstjamesll","rawCompany":"sterlingstjamesll","city":"Henrico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T14:27:40.988Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333415","title":"Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"air-conditioning-and-warm-air-heating-equipment-and-commercial-and-industrial-refrigeration-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"335220","title":"Major Household Appliance Manufacturing","slug":"major-household-appliance-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Engineer","description":"We are currently seeking a Development Engineer for our location in Richmond, VA:\n\nWe are in need of a talented individual to take on the role of New Product Development / Design to Value (NPD/DTV) Engineer. 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