Sr. NPD Project Engineer

Description

• Assist with completion of the Product Realization Stage Gate Requirements.
• Be responsible for ensuring that project meets requirements of specifications and standards, while promoting error-proof assembly.
• Follow established procedures for creation and maintenance of CAD databases and libraries.
• Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the development and approval process.
• Participate in the review of engineering drawings prior to the release to manufacture. Responsible for final approval of applicable drawings.
• Be responsible for reviewing test data and ensuring testing is in line with the test plan and pre-test calculations and meets or exceeds G&W requirements.
• Develop schedules, coordinate and manage low complexity projects of with little to no supervision.
• Give direction to supporting personnel such as Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Running finite element modeling and check design feasibility within mechanical, thermal and multi-physics environment.
• Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes.
• Perform formal root cause analysis and troubleshooting on the new and existing products and processes
• Be responsible for leading portions of the design process, completing assigned tasks, assisting other members of the team, and helping to ensure project completion in accordance with the schedule.
• Perform engineering analysis in design of new products and their subcomponents
• Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved
• Be responsible for creation of project test plan and completion of inside and outside test programs.
• Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies.
• Prepare budgets and defines resource needs for projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility.
• Ensure that selected parts and processes meet project and company goals for cost efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required.

Requirements

• Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Experience working on highly technical and innovative projects with demonstrated ability to be constantly challenged with new problems
• Experience with DFMEA and DOE required.
• Experience in medium/high voltage electrical power systems a plus
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical knowledge required in mechanism design, linkages, springs, statics, dynamics and material properties
• Experience with trip free, stored energy or actuated mechanism design a plus.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development to include
• The ability to use small hand and power tools.
• Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +)
• The ability to read and interpret technical standards.
• 3D parametric modeling
• The ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written, presentations) across all levels of the organization.
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Familiarity with various manufacturing methods to include casting, machining, molding, stamping and forming
• The ability to write technical documents, like test reports, engineering standards and technical papers.
• ProE/Creo and Finite Element analysis
• Familiarity with new product development Stage Gate Process.

Benefits

• Annual Profit Sharing
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401 (k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance