CMF Engineer

About us: Stanley - Built for Life® since 1913. 

Stanley 1913 has fueled the human experience since the iconic Stanley vacuum bottle revolutionized the way people enjoyed food and beverage. Today, our colorful and thoughtfully designed products including the popular QuencherTM series go beyond function, elevating everyday moments with style and empowering active lifestyles. We’re a community of creators, builders and inventors who believe in creating sustainable products for a better life and world that minimize our impact on the planet. Learn more at www.stanley1913.com. 

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with Stanley 1913 PD team on existing and new CMF projects. Provide input from engineering aspect to guide PD team on manufacturing process and raw material selections.

• Partner closely with Stanley 1913 Sourcing / Quality team and together lead critical milestone events such as SRF (Sample request form), Color Approval, Pilot-Production and Mass-Production. Identify issues and lead trouble shoot activities in factory side.

• Partner closely with Stanley 1913 sourcing team to engage and train the manufacturing partners on industry best engineering practices for CMF application in Hard Goods.

• Collect innovative ideas about new CMF technology initiatives from all T1 factories. Summarize information and review rating result with steering team, providing inputs for quarterly QBR review.

• Review color samples effectively in manufacturing side and drive the alignment with US team through standard color measuring & approval processes.

• Support quality team to define color testing standard, protocol, SOP and equipment.

• Support SEA factories to setup local CMF capabilities according to Stanley’s requirements.

• Attend regular meetings with cross functional teams and be able to provide updates, relay actions and improvements made, and point out risks and plans to offset.

Who You Are

• Engineering background with experience in CMF decoration on Metal/Plastic surfaces.

• Working knowledge of Six sigma methodology preferred.

• Expert with CMF decoration technologies and manufacturing processes including painting, powder coating, PVD, water decal, silk printing, laser engraving and even multiple technologies combination.

• Knowledge of PFAS / TF Free material identification, standard, performance testing and implementation. Sourcing experience will be a plus.

• Excellent onsite experience to do trouble shooting for any CMF related issues in factories

• Strong understanding of typical NPD processes (PD, Tooling rounds, Pilot Production) to independently drive color sample making, testing, verification and approval.

• ~100% score on the Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test

• Experience reviewing consumer product for color on multiple materials.

• Ability to understand color theory and adjust with comments to suppliers as needed.

• Strong communication skills - written, spoken, listening in English. Chinese will be a plus.

• Out of the box thinker, yet analytical and with a bias for process.

• Strong planning & implementation skills, adherence to timelines a must.

• Ability to influence to gain the best outcome for Stanley products.

• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Bachelor's degree or above, major in Engineering Discipline, preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in Hard goods engineering for a consumer goods brand with global reach.

• Solid experience of technical writing, documentation and presentation

• Confidence working with, and presenting to internal and external clients

• Direct experience communicating directly with factories

• Travel 30%~50%

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to recruiting@stanley1913.com. 

Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley North America, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About our parent company: Morgan Street Holdings   

Stanley 1913 is part of Morgan Street Holdings (formerly HAVI), a privately owned enterprise with a diverse portfolio of operating companies. These include HAVI Supply Chain, tms, Stanley 1913, and Continental, which provide best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services, innovative consumer products, and dining and refreshment food solutions. Morgan Street Holdings employs over 10,000 people and serves 300+ customers across the globe. 

Morgan Street Holdings supports Stanley 1913 with competitive pay and benefits, along with exposure to diverse industries and professional networking and development opportunities.