Project Engineer, R&D

Project Engineer, R&D

At David Yurman, creativity, innovation, and impeccable craftsmanship are at the core of everything we do. Fueled by the energy of our hometown, New York City, artistic passion informs each and every jewelry design. This Project Engineer will merge artistic vision with technical problem-solving, aiding in creating functional aesthetic works. They will facilitate collaboration between artists and engineers in areas such as sculptural design and material science with the objective of realizing complex concepts from idea to physical reality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and explore new materials, technologies and manufacturing methods to identify potential product opportunities for sculptures and nuanced gem cutting projects.
• Project management of sculpture and jewelry creation.
• Create, and manage calendar and scheduling for all meetings surrounding sculptures and nuanced gem cutting projects.
• Create agendas for all sculpture meetings.
• Provide recaps and updates as necessary following any sculpture meetings.
• Creation and delivery of project plans for sculptures and nuanced gem cutting projects.
• Own cross-functional communication surrounding sculptures and nuanced gem cutting projects.
• Assist with hands on creation of sculptures – travel necessary at times for doing so.
• Support Senior Director of Engineering with innovation efforts and strategic goals.
• Execute testing and documentation of R&D process for all new materials used in sculptures.
• New material development for sculptures.
• New finishing development for sculptures.
• Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and vendor facilities mid-level technical managers.
• Consultant support.
• Stone sourcing exploration with regards to availability, supply, cost & lead-times.
• Consultancy for mineral acquisition to support visual directives.
• Consultancy on vendor selection, execution and manufacturing techniques for Heritage DY sculpture reproduction.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrates excellent time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit that enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• Knowledge of modern jewelry manufacturing techniques, precious metal metallurgy and/or investment casting a plus.
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) & Oracle software a plus.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is located in New York, NY (TriBeca) and operates on a Hybrid working mode, with some travel required.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000. Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include for eligible employees: access to healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan, bonus, employee discounts, Summer Fridays (corporate roles), generous paid time off, sick time, and more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at David Yurman

As a company founded by artists, David Yurman champions self-expression in everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture of openness and creative collaboration within our entire community, and we cherish the diversity of our employees’ backgrounds and perspectives. We will always advocate for equity and inclusion for all. David Yurman is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Research & Development
• Material Science
• Product Development
• Jewelry Manufacturing
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Supplier Relations
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Oracle PLM