Amerex - Product Development Engineer
About The Position
The Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new products for the fire extinguisher market. The role manages product development projects from concept through production in collaboration with cross-functional teams, conducts market research, and develops product concepts and prototypes using Autodesk Inventor CAD software. It also involves coordinating with regulatory agencies such as UL and FM to obtain product approvals, compliance, and listings; conducting hands-on research and development, function testing, and performance or verification testing; supporting continuous product improvement in production; and creating technical documents and instruction literature. The position requires managing a dynamic workload, maintaining strong attention to detail, and completing projects on time and within budget. Travel is approximately 10%. The role primarily operates in a professional office environment and also involves work in a fire testing facility, including live-fire testing that may involve hazardous materials and exposure to heat or cold.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Excellent team communication, time management, human relations, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Design Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
- High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately, independently, energetically, dependably, and thoroughly.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks, including shifting between heavy multitasking and focused, detail-oriented work.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new products for the fire extinguisher market.
- Manage product development projects from concept through production with a cross-functional team.
- Conduct market research to understand requirements for new product development.
- Develop product concepts and design prototypes using Autodesk Inventor CAD software.
- Work with regulatory agencies, including UL and FM, on product approvals, compliance, and associated listings.
- Conduct hands-on R&D, prototype development, function testing, and required performance and verification testing.
- Maintain continuous product improvement efforts that support production.
- Create technical documents and instruction literature.
- Manage projects to completion on time and within budget.
- Travel approximately 10%.
