Sr. Engineer - New Product Development

Bettcher Career•Birmingham, OH

About The Position

The duties & responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer include, but are not necessarily limited to the following: Create and manage releases, supplier sourcing, and placing parts on contract. Manage document control team and control engineering ISO documentation and procedures. Coordinate with prototype build team to ensure that schedules are accomplished within time and money estimates. Manage the manufacturing of new product creation from prototype to production level, including provision of technical guidance / assistance. Predict product reliability and performance using engineering analysis tools. Create solid model concepts, simulations and required analysis culminating into complete product assemblies using SolidWorks. Confirming product specifications and investigating the use of new materials or other devises in prototype development. Coordinate NPD activities of products under ISO requirements, industry standards, and other relevant procedures. Develop products and certifications in compliance and with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Acquire laboratory certification from UL for testing as required. Conceptualize and model new product designs with SolidWorks. Establish spare parts inventories for critical production prototype equipment. Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities to leverage and monetize IP. Provide final approval to technical manuals on new products. Participate in field testing and performance testing in conjunction with appropriate company team members. Review and analyze data statistically to recommend process improvement.

Requirements

4 year degree- BSME or equivalent
8 years direct work experience in a tool design environment
Proven project management and leadership skills
Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills
Team oriented; Able to interact with all levels of employees; Good facilitation skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Design, preferably SolidWorks
Experienced in the use of Computer Aided Engineering tools
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

Responsibilities

Create and manage releases, supplier sourcing, and placing parts on contract.
Manage document control team and control engineering ISO documentation and procedures.
Coordinate with prototype build team to ensure that schedules are accomplished within time and money estimates.
Manage the manufacturing of new product creation from prototype to production level, including provision of technical guidance / assistance.
Predict product reliability and performance using engineering analysis tools.
Create solid model concepts, simulations and required analysis culminating into complete product assemblies using SolidWorks.
Confirming product specifications and investigating the use of new materials or other devises in prototype development.
Coordinate NPD activities of products under ISO requirements, industry standards, and other relevant procedures.
Develop products and certifications in compliance and with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Acquire laboratory certification from UL for testing as required.
Conceptualize and model new product designs with SolidWorks.
Establish spare parts inventories for critical production prototype equipment.
Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities to leverage and monetize IP.
Provide final approval to technical manuals on new products.
Participate in field testing and performance testing in conjunction with appropriate company team members.
Review and analyze data statistically to recommend process improvement.