Design & Engineering Innovation Analyst

Supports the development of new concepts and operational layouts

Executes detailed drawings for review in preparation for manufacture

Assists in the review of drawings from 3rd party manufacturers for

standards compliance

Builds component blocks (2D and 3D as needed)

Engaged in learning specific nuances of each brand

Supports planning, development and execution of operational mock-ups

through component design and mild fabrication or construction

Contributes to throughput studies and simulations related to build and

team member activities

Committed to learning operational standards for each brand

Supports the effective communication of operational design standards to

internal and external partners through written and graphic documentation

Applies common methodology to coordinate standards across all brands

Supports the building and maintenance of equipment and manufactured

component databases

Liaises with Brand Experience Managers on problem solving

Provides detailing and engineering support for enterprise initiatives

Works with brand and internal operations partners on non-standard

kitchen applications

Assists with custom fabrication specifications with external partners

Communicates plans effectively to internal partners and Innovation

leadership

Provides support for strategic meetings involving internal and external

leadership partners

Education Requireme nts

Minimum - Associates Degree in Architectural or Mechanical Drafting

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Design / Architecture field

1-3 years QSR or Fast Casual Brand related focus Restaurant or Hospitality Industry Design Equipment Manufacturing