To advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by handling design responsibilities for assigned products. To develop new product variants, new products, and to maintain and improve the product in terms of cost, quality, and performance.
Identifies opportunities for product improvements and cost out through evaluation of manufacturing practices and assembly methods.
Utilizes CAD software to develop product improvements.
Performs cost analyses to justify changes, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement the changes.
Performs root cause analysis on defective products using engineering principles and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Determines root cause using statistical methods (e.g., Design of Experiments (DOE), SPC).
Modifies existing products to resolve quality problems, and coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to implement a solution.
Modifies existing products and creates new products for new applications.
Utilizes knowledge of systems and works directly with OEM's to determine product performance requirements.
Leads team members of product development projects and justifies monetary resources and personnel to attain project goals.
Defines product performance standards and product acceptance standards using knowledge of systems and laboratory testing equipment and procedures.
Determines disposition of non-conforming material using engineering judgment and knowledge.
Actively participate and lead in HPT activities.
Other duties as assigned.
B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology and 3-5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Good math skills, and familiarity with personal computer and CAD software required.
Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects without supervision.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes preferred.
Prefer lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, FMEA, and quality systems experience.
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.