Product Test Engineer - Kimball International, Jasper, IN

Kimball International•Jasper, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Test Engineer is responsible for the execution of the testing and calibration requirements for the R&D testing and calibration laboratory. This role provides technical assistance to ensure the accuracy of testing, analysis, calibration, and reporting to the customer. The engineer will validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards and conduct testing and calibration in accordance with the quality system. This position supports product line management, engineering, and design in new product development, engineering changes, and process improvements, as well as supporting PDP and NPI processes. The engineer will work with PLM, Engineering, and Quality to resolve product field performance issues and develop new internal product performance standards and test methods to meet changing product use conditions and new product markets. They will also develop new material performance test standards and test methods, support PLM, field sales, and customer service with product performance technical inquiries, and work with engineering and corporate risk on field liability risk issues. The role is responsible for facilitating testing with outside labs, conducting facility tours of the testing lab, completing projects in a timely manner, and participating in BIFMA Committee work.

Requirements

Honest and ethical
Extreme attention to detail
Team oriented
Tactful, assertive, flexible, patient and trustworthy
Positive attitude
Creative thinking
Ability to build and sustain relationships
Analytical trouble shooting capabilities
Ability to keep humor in the workplace
Strong strive for success
Knowledge of engineering sciences and practices
Knowledge of product performance standards: ANSI, BIFMA, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, UL, CPSC, etc.
Knowledge of materials test methods: ASTM, ISO, etc.
Demonstrates capability with BIFMA and UL standards
Knowledge of calibration methods
Understanding of mechanical and physical properties of various materials; metals, plastics, wood, etc.
Understanding of PDP, NPI, and EC processes
Knowledge of product testing and material testing methodology and techniques
Understanding of failure mode and effects analysis and design for manufacturing/assembly
Understanding of sustainability and product design
Ability to perform root cause failure analysis
Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality system requirements
Good listening skills
Good written, verbal, presentation skills
Ability to communicate technical issues
Represent Kimball in difficult business and technical discussions with customers
Good organizational skills
Good team building skills
Initiative
Respect for others point of view
Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs
Ability to follow standard practice and procedures
Good time management
Understanding of role in the company
Knowledge of furniture industry
Understanding of financial fundamentals
Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science.
2+ years in product testing, preferred.
2+ years in quality system experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of testing and services of the Lab
Provides technical assistance to ensure accuracy of testing, analysis, calibration, and reporting to the customer
Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards
Responsible for conducting testing and calibration in accordance with the quality system
Provide support to product line management, engineering and design in new product development, engineering changes and process improvements
Support PDP and NPI processes
Work with PLM, Engineering and Quality to resolve product field performance issues
Develop new internal product performance standards and test methods to meet changing product use conditions and new product markets
Develop new material performance test standards and test methods
Support PLM, field sales and customer service with product performance technical inquiries
Work with engineering and corporate risk on field liability risk issues
Responsible to facilitate testing with outside labs
Conduct facility tours of the testing lab for guest services
Complete projects in a timely manner
BIFMA Committee work