Sr. Engineer - New Product Development
Bettcher IndustriesOhio, United States
Posted November 17, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Bettcher Industries designs and manufactures precision cutting and trimming tools that elevate productivity and safety in the food processing sector. Its flagship Whizard® Trimmers, first introduced in 1954, are now the industry standard, deployed in meat‑processing plants across more than 50 countries. The company also supplies a range of equipment for restaurants, fast‑food, and institutional foodservice, including pneumatic scissors, gyro knives, and advanced breading solutions. Bettcher’s engineering focus on reducing cumulative trauma disorders and maximizing product yield positions it as a trusted partner for manufacturers seeking both efficiency and employee well‑being. As part of the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions platform, Bettcher delivers integrated automation solutions that span the entire food‑processing lifecycle.
Job Description
Create and manage releases, supplier sourcing, and placing parts on contract. Manage document control team and control engineering ISO documentation and procedures. Coordinate with prototype build team to ensure that schedules are accomplished within time and money estimates.
Requirements
- Create and manage releases, supplier sourcing, and placing parts on contract
- Manage document control team and control engineering ISO documentation and procedures
- Coordinate with prototype build team to ensure that schedules are accomplished within time and money estimates
- Manage the manufacturing of new product creation from prototype to production level, including provision of technical guidance / assistance
- Predict product reliability and performance using engineering analysis tools
- Create solid model concepts, simulations and required analysis culminating into complete product assemblies using SolidWorks
- Confirming product specifications and investigating the use of new materials or other devises in prototype development
- Coordinate NPD activities of products under ISO requirements, industry standards, and other relevant procedures
- Develop products and certifications in compliance and with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
- Acquire laboratory certification from UL for testing as required
- Conceptualize and model new product designs with SolidWorks
- Establish spare parts inventories for critical production prototype equipment
- Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities to leverage and monetize IP
- Provide final approval to technical manuals on new products
- Participate in field testing and performance testing in conjunction with appropriate company team members
- Review and analyze data statistically to recommend process improvement