Product Engineer

AB Dynamics•Torrance, CA

129d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for ensuring that products meet performance, safety and quality standards. Develops and designs new products for the automotive industry testing space.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering), Product Design, or Product Development
Demonstrated experience in product development and mechanical design
Strong CAD/CAM skills
Ability to manage projects and meet development milestones
Familiarity with a wide variety of shop equipment including CNC mills, routers, and lathes
Familiarity with vacuum forming
Experience with 3D printing
Familiarity with electronics and software for microcontrollers such as Arduinos
Problem Solving: Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations
Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, has good listening skills
Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
Organization Skills: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well
Technical Skills: Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity

Responsibilities

Follows DRI’s internal Product Development Process, including the safety risk assessment to ensure products are safe for customer use.
Designs specialized products and equipment for the automotive industry and develops improvements on existing product lines.
Fabricates prototypes of new products
Documents and prepares designs for manufacturing that meets industry standards.
Develops and executes testing plans for the products to ensure durability, performance, functionality, design, usability, and all other requirements are met.
Technical point of contact with the external customers.
Ensures customers receive quality products that meet their expectations and that customer inquiries issues are addressed promptly.
Creates and maintains documentation, including User Manuals, Technical Specifications, Assembly Instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Works with other engineering staff in defining, designing, and testing products.
Works with safety, manufacturing, operations, finance, and quality assurance to ensure the final product meets all requirements.
Incorporate safe work practices into your daily activities and immediately reporting near misses, hazards or injuries
Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures
Complete required safety training, attending scheduled meetings.
Using equipment properly, and wearing appropriate PPE as required (face covers, ear plugs, gloves etc.)