Concept Development Support Technician

Stahls'•St. Clair Shores, MI

28d

About The Position

The Concept Development Support Technician supports the facilitation, creation, testing, and implementation of new products, services, and process improvements. This role bridges creative, technical, and operational teams to prototype, evaluate, and refine ideas and to help develop projects from initial concept through execution.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree in R&D, Business, Computer Science, or Marketing preferred.
Proficiency with raster/vector design software (e.g., Adobe Suite, CorelDRAW Suite).
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, and related reporting and organizational tools.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and learn new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of production and testing equipment for heat transfer, printing, and finishing preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for completing concept development projects as defined by the Concept Development Manager
Conduct hands-on testing, gather and analyze results, prepare and organize results documentation, graphs, and presentations.
Collaborate with Marketing, IT, Production, and other departments to translate concepts into market-ready solutions.
Participate in training by creating procedures, training materials and training others.
Operate and understand production equipment when needed for R&D purposes, including heat presses, laser cutters, digital printers, and embroidery machines.
Support prototype production, testing protocols, and training related to new products or processes.
Research market and global trends, materials, and emerging technologies to support ongoing innovation.
Manage documentation, procedures, and version control for future reference.
Participate in purchasing and assist with financial reporting for project materials and prototypes.
Use Microsoft Excel and related tools for organization, data analysis, and budget tracking.
Develop professional presentations and documentation for management and cross-departmental communication.
Procure safety data documents and component information for items proposed for development and final products or processes
Coordinate and communicate with entities outside of Stahls’ including vendors and customers, when necessary.

Benefits

We value work/life balance.
We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work.
We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.
We take health and wellness seriously.
We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles.
Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts.
Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!
We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers.
With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth.
Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!
We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it).