R&D Engineer

Smiths Group•Portland, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for designing and developing products and product families. Organizes and leads stage-gate projects for new product development. Develops new products for the residential and commercial construction industry. Communicates effectively with internal team members and customers. Evaluates and designs products and processes for maximum performance, functionality, etc. Produces concepts and prototypes effectively through Solidworks, 3-D printing, machine shops, production teams, etc. Carries out laboratory testing for design verification and validation, product performance, etc. Demonstrates ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals. Relies on engineering logic and principles to plan and accomplish goals. Operates in a manner consistent with the mission of the department and business. Uses a wide degree of creativity and latitude to accomplish tasks. Occasional travel with overnight stays. Meet all safety requirements.

Requirements

3-D solid modeling CAD experience (preferably Solidworks)
Finite element analysis experience (preferably Solidworks Simulation)
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Knowledgeable with manufacturing processes, materials science, laboratory and measuring equipment, technical drawings
Proven ability as a self-starting, motivated leader
Project leadership and teamwork
Ability to manage projects from concept to market introduction
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks at one time
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or related field
Minimum 2 years In-tern, co-op or on the job experience

Nice To Haves

Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
3-5 years prior and related experience
Solidworks experience

Responsibilities

Designing and developing products and product families
Organizing and leading stage-gate projects for new product development
Developing new products for residential and commercial construction industry
Communicating effectively with internal team members and customers
Evaluating and designing products and processes for maximum performance, functionality, etc.
Producing concepts and prototypes effectively through Solidworks, 3-D printing, machine shops, production teams, etc.
Carrying out laboratory testing for design verification and validation, product performance, etc.
Demonstrating ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals
Relying on engineering logic and principles to plan and accomplish goals
Operating in a manner consistent with the mission of the department and business
Using a wide degree of creativity and latitude to accomplish tasks
Meeting all safety requirements