Amerex - Product Development Engineer

McWane, Inc. • Trussville, AL

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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, working with cross-functional teams to research market requirements, develop concepts and prototypes, obtain regulatory approvals, and conduct research, development, and testing. The position also supports continuous product improvement for production and creates technical documents and instructional literature.

The role requires managing projects to completion on time and within budget, adapting to a dynamic workload, and maintaining a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, dependability, and initiative. Travel is approximately 10%. The position 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 changes in temperature.

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.
• Ability to manage a dynamic workload, including multitasking during peak workloads and focused, detail-oriented work during critical projects.
• High degree of attention to detail, accuracy, self-direction, energy, dependability, and thoroughness.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development projects from concept to production in collaboration 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, to secure product approvals, compliance, and associated listings.
• Conduct research and development, including hands-on prototype development, function testing, and required performance and verification testing.
• Maintain continuous product improvement efforts in support of production.
• Create technical documents and instructional literature.
• Manage projects to be completed on time and within budget.
• Travel approximately 10%.

What This Job Offers

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