Lead Product Development Engineer - Appliances - Hybrid at Best Buy in Richfield, Minnesota

Job Description:

As the Lead Product Development Engineer for Appliances, you’ll lead new product development, including concept, definition, commercialization, release to mass production, and continued product improvements. You’ll often represents Exclusive Brands, working closely with external companies such as system integrators, technology providers, and standards organizations in the design and commercialization of new products. You’ll collaborate with your counterparts on the engineering team to meet product requirements and address technical issues to ensure products meet company specifications. You’ll also provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers on the team.

This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days on site at a Best Buy location and some days from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of assigned major appliances and related products in collaboration with US- and Asia-based product engineers


• Work closely with both internal and external partners to address all technical issues and ensure products meet Best Buy standards


• Help develop and manage engineering project schedules and collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure the overall master schedule is up to date


• Coordinate with appropriate internal and external parties to ensure that all technical, regulatory, and compliance project deliverables are completed


• Closely work with the supplier quality engineering team to review and address customer feedback and product return data


• Help lead the development and maintenance of product specifications, product roadmaps and development strategy

• 10 years of experience in a hands-on product design and development engineering role in connected major appliances or related products (e.g. laundry, ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc.)


• 10 years of experience interfacing with a wide variety of internal and external partners and organizations in the development of major appliances or similar high-volume products


• 5 years of experience in technical project management involving multiple projects in a matrixed organization


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to travel internationally approximately 10-20% of the year for project and supplier meetings

• Bachelor’s degree or above in electrical, computer or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline


• Experience with AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) standards

We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay


• Generous employee discount


• Financial savings and retirement resources


• Support for your physical and mental well-being

As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™