Junior Product Development Engineer - Pride

Pride Mobility & Quantum Rehab • Duryea, PA

19h • $61,500

About The Position

To assist with providing engineering expertise in molded part design and manufacturing, with a focus on plastic injection molding while working in Research and Development with multifunctional design and engineering teams to design new products and support production

Requirements

• Must be a creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
• Must have the ability to: Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
• Maintain multiple projects simultaneously
• Use hand tools, standard power tools and standard measuring devices
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Prepare and build prototypes
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Must have: Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino3D
• Intermediate working Knowledge of 3D printing methods and techniques
• Basic working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• No experience required
• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, OR Associate’s Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of related engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Proven successful integration of A surface modeling with B surface modeling preferred
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical assembly preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, plastic material properties, and plastic part designs preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of plastics engineering technology, molded part design, and manufacturing processes preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of product design, tooling design, and plastics production processing preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) part design, construction, and production preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards preferred
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) utilization preferred
• Basic working knowledge of PLM or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) durable medical goods design practices preferred
• Basic understanding of Lean Principles preferred
• Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred
• At least 1 year of hands-on engineering experience in an environment supporting design, manufacturing, or technical processes preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in designing plastic components for mechanical systems and assemblies preferred
• At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred
• At least 1 year of experience using PLM or PDM software preferred
• At least 1 year of hand-on experience in the design, manufacturing or assembly of Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
• Course or training related to Materials Science, Polymers and/or Materials Selection preferred
• Master’s Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multifunctional design and engineering teams to ensure projects and components meet specified requirements and timelines
• Assist in the specification and evaluation of plastic materials
• Create and document designs using 2D, 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Assist with validating designed parts and assemblies by performing physical tests and measurements while assisting in the specification and evaluation of plastics and additives
• Assist with validating designed parts and assemblies by performing Finite Element Analysis or other simulations
• Assist with preparing and building prototypes for design verification as well as highly finished prototypes for industry shows using a variety of methods, including 3D printing and hand tools
• Assist with preparing documentation of parts and assemblies for manufacturing
• Assist with reviewing component and tooling quotes and critique proposed tooling and tooling changes
• Perform inspection and validation testing/fitment on T1 samples
• Support Production as needed
• Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level