Junior Product Development Manager & Engineer - Hudson Valley Lighting Group : Job Details

Hudson Valley Lighting Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution of decorative lighting fixtures, encompassing five brands: Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy, Corbett, and CSL.

As the one-stop shop for the most comprehensive selection of lighting, HVLG seeks to inspire and support our customers in their pursuit to achieve a home that perfectly reflects their clients. HVLG takes a designer-forward approach to the light-purchasing process — making the experience more inspiring, exciting, and inviting. At HVLG, we believe that great lighting has the power not just to elevate any space but to enrich people's lives — and it's that guiding philosophy that ties our family of brands together.

The ideal Junior PD Manager and Engineer will be positive, cheerful, and have an optimistic outlook on his/her life and career. The candidate should be reliable and honest, as the position includes handling company resources. While the ability to take direction is important, being assertive and communicative is just as equally valued. The candidate should be a self-starter, be able to multi-task and be a fast learner. The position includes assisting the entire design and engineering studio, focusing on training for a successful Product Development and/or Engineering career.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate between departments to ensure open communication about the status of Product Development.
• Assist Product Development Managers and Engineers in maintaining spreadsheets and tracking software.
• Assist Product Development Managers and Engineers in daily factory follow-up communication.
• Liaise and correspond with outside designers, including scheduling meetings, communicating design feedback, providing product development progress updates, and providing launch updates.
• Support the Product Strategy Team as required to prepare information for deadlines.
• Work with Engineers on CAD updates and communicating product revisions to factories.
• Maintain a tidy and organized Swatch Library.
• Handle physical drawings in the Studio, assisting engineers and designers in meeting preparation and cleanup, ensuring drawings, swatches, and samples are handled to the highest quality standards.
• File drawings digitally and maintain a digital drawing archive.
• Maintain Studio supplies.
• Manage the maintenance of Studio printers.
• Coordinate the sending and receiving of packages.
• Arrange overseas travel and travel documentation, where applicable.
• Arrange working lunches/dinners, where applicable.
• General support for all Design and Engineering team members as required.

Required Skills:

• Proactive and shows initiative; Ability to assess needs and propose solutions.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new or incoming changes, willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to keep deadlines.
• Detail-oriented.
• Interest in Lighting Industry, Design, Engineering, and an eye for design, a plus.
• Fluent in English (writing, reading and speaking).
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office required, Adobe Photoshop a plus, AutoCAD and SolidWorks a plus.
• Open-minded willingness and ability to learn new software as required.
• US citizen or permanent resident (no Visa sponsorship available).
• The ability to commute to our location in Wappingers Falls as this is an on-site position.

Our Outstanding Compensation Package Includes:

• A competitive salary.
• Single medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay program.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position requires lifting up to 30 lbs., standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. As well as standing for the duration of the work shift except on breaks and mealtimes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with varying temperatures and noise.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hudson Valley Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclaimer: This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed.