Project Engineer, R&D

About Us

David Yurman is a celebrated American jewelry company founded in New York by David Yurman, a sculptor, and his wife, Sybil, a painter and ceramicist. When the artists began collaborating, their goal was simply to make beautiful objects to wear. Led today by their son Evan, David Yurman creates timeless, yet contemporary collections for women and men defined by inspiration, innovation, consummate craftsmanship and cable – the brand’s artistic signature. David Yurman collections are available at 50 retail stores throughout the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and France and at over 300 locations worldwide, through their exclusive authorized fine jewelry and timepiece network of retailers.

Our Values

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. The Yurman family’s guiding vision continually defines and redefines what it means to be the preeminent American luxury jewelry brand. We are committed to responsible business and social practices and to the protection and advancement of human rights. We believe in partnering with others who share these values and understand their importance.

Job Description

Project Engineer- R&D

Overview

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: New York, NY (TriBeca)

Working Mode: Hybrid, some travel required

Estimate Salary Range: $70-85k

Base pay is one component of David Yurman’s total compensation package, which may also include the following 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 and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender).