Product Development Engineer

Description

• Work directly with outside vendors for part sourcing, engineering support, material development, etc.
• Employ knowledge of elastomeric sealing technologies to innovate and optimize hydraulic seals incorporated in core products.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings with appropriate control dimensions and parameters.
• Oversee/generate comprehensive DFMEA documents, Engineering Product Specifications, Quality and Audit Plans and Engineering drawings.
• Apply design for safety, manufacturability and other best practices.
• Gather pertinent data and coordinate response (product testing, etc.) – recommend design improvements, as required, to prevent reoccurrence of problems.
• Create 3d CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks. Create detail drawings, part and product specifications for tooling and manufacturing control.
• Create test plans in cooperation with our lab and/or outside labs that confirm the design goals. Collaborate with operations to establish qualification and QC manufacturing criteria.
• Draft, review and approve ECN spec changes.
• Employ design for molding knowledge to design injection molded system components
• Manage and coordinate benchmarking test activities vs. competitive products.
• Lead brainstorm and ideation sessions to create innovations that solve market needs.
• Assess and optimize existing products for application, field performance, or manufacturing improvements, and develop line extensions.
• Support field investigations, failure recreation studies and field trials.
• Develop product prototypes and looks/works models for design validation, aesthetics, performance and usability reviews. Comfortable with machining tools, rapid prototype assembly and hands on field testing.
• Manage multiple product development projects using a Stage/Gate process with a focus on defining the timeline and key milestones. Ensure deliverables are executed on time, to cost and to quality specification.
• Monitor and benchmark competitive products and identify design alternatives.
• Work closely with material technology and process engineering groups to ensure new designs utilize materials optimized cost and performance and can transition effectively into our production environment.
• Develop innovative products that meet customer expectations, quality and financial requirements, and industry and government compliance standards.

Requirements

• Ability to work in both a lab-based setting completing physical testing, and an office setting completing extensive design work.
• Project management skills and experience working in a cross functional stage/gate product development process.
• Become familiar with and able to apply appropriate governing agency requirements, such as ASTM, to designs. Develop test plans that prove product compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovation in products and apply critical thinking skills to develop multiple solutions and determine the best path.
• Familiarity with general building techniques, materials, plastic extrusion, and polymer compounding/processing.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• “Hands-on” abilities needed – should be capable of preparing mock-ups and test samples using machining and rapid prototyping tools.
• Knowledge of government/agency code compliance and industry testing.
• Good communication skills with a focus on clear, concise and accurate written and oral presentation.
• Understanding of plastic extrusion and molding manufacturing process, capabilities and design requirements.
• Knowledge of rubber sealing system (gasket/O-ring) design is important.
• Strong 3d modeling skills and experience with machining, rapid prototyping and hands on product testing are required.
• A demonstrated record of success delivering innovative products is required.
• Experience designing thermoplastics and thermoset material products is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Knowledge of extrusion and injection molding processes is important.
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
• Professional Engineering certificate preferred.
• 1-3 years of product design/analysis experience preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance