Chore-Time Product Design Engineer

CTB • Milford, CT

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About The Position

As the Product Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and create innovative poultry components and equipment to meet customer expectations and business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering, or a related field; will also consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience with plastic part design, ventilation, fluid mechanics, or product design within an agricultural or farming environment preferred; will consider an entry level person with strong aptitude for the role preferably with related experience/understanding of poultry husbandry and housing.
• Strong foundational understanding of engineering and mechanical principles to design parts that include motors, mechanical power components, sheet metal parts, injection mold and extruded plastic parts, material flow, air movement/cooling systems, and movement of material (i.e. feed, eggs, and waste).
• The position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, conceptual, project management, time management, and organizational skills to take ideas, design a product, and execute to meet market needs.
• Strong skill set in AutoCAD/3D CAD programming (Inventor/Vault)
• ERP system experience is a plus (Oracle preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, Teams) required as well.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; will present ideas and outlines to management team, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work with an experienced team, who is collaborative and supportive.
• Can learn quickly to move past barriers and be a strong influencer to get things done to own the role.
• Excellent abstract thinking; creative, conceptual thinker with a solid common-sense approach to create solutions and push through obstacles.
• High integrity, Dependability, who can handle confidential information well.
• Will also be Customer-Focused, Cost Conscious, Strives for Excellence, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Will also be able to visit farms and interact with customers in a professional, well-received way.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle as needed for travel in the role
• Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
• Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
• Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
• Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
• Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically

Nice To Haves

• A familiarity with CE European product standards would be a plus.
• ERP system experience is a plus (Oracle preferred)

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with customers, dealers, and network to establish product needs within the industry, as well as research competitive product lines, to create new or enhanced products that will drive business goals.
• Manages the design, layout, specifications, and testing of new or enhanced products, work with sheet metal and plastics, work with internal and external manufacturing to ensure the quality, timing, resources, and costs meet the overall expected results of the project.
• Leads, collaborates, and communicates with project team members to direct the detailed product design and implementation, ensuring a best practice approach for optimal implementation results.
• Travels to assist with product installments, meetings, and trade shows through the U.S. and Internationally to ensure the Voice of the Customer is integrated in every part of the processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees