Senior Product Development Engineer, Commodities

Job Identification

• Job Title:                Senior Product Development Engineer, Commodities
• Department:          Engineering
• Reports to:            Program Director, Product Engineering
• Location:               Alexandria, VA or Remote if outside  the metro area
• Grade:                   19
• FLSA Status:          Exempt

Statement of Purpose

The Senior Product Development Engineer, Commodities leads the technical assessment and costing analysis as part of the new product development team. Supports Product Managers and the Business Development team throughout new product development efforts; primary responsibility is to drive the timely and accurate development of Product Development Plans (PDP).  Provides informed manufacturing, technical and cost assistance to NIB associated agencies and NIB staff.  Provides supplemental support to Product Management and Business Development team efforts as assigned.

Responsibility for the Work of Others

This position does not directly supervise employees; however, requires cross-functional project management to achieve objectives.  Acts as an independent thinker to support product development and maintenance efforts of NIB associated agencies and NIB staff.  Coordinates activities of agency personnel to complete necessary PDP and other documentation.

Business Communications

• Employees in Other Divisions                                          Continually
• NIB Associated Agencies                                                  Continually
• Suppliers and Professional Organizations                       Occasionally
• Federal and/or State Government Agencies                    Occasionally

Supervision

Receives overall direct management from Program Director, Product Engineering, works independently to complete assignments and requires limited supervision.  Receives project-specific assignments from Product Managers as a member of the commodity development team.

Education

The incumbent should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or associated field from an accredited university or college; or, if non-degreed, at least eight years in related responsible positions is required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Training and Specialized Knowledge

Strong people skills

Product cost analysis

Highly detailed, organized, and analytic

Project Development/Management knowledge

Experience and knowledge of current manufacturing processes and techniques

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Ethics / Integrity
• Customer Care
• Job Knowledge/ Technical Skills
• Process Improvement

Experience

• Previous experience in working with people who are blind is desirable.  Eight or more years’ experience in related field, with emphasis on the following categories:
• New product development.
• Process design and start up. 
• Engineering and Project Management.
• Resource allocation, budgeting.
• Equipment, facility, and materials management 
• Government procedures and regulations.
• Cost analysis

Travel

Up to 33%

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates in a timely and effective manner regarding all assigned projects, reviews and comments on government specifications, commercial item descriptions, and other appropriate documents. 

• Participates in and contributes to performance goals of assigned team.  Coordinates and completes assignments and duties as required to reach annual NIB/team goals.
• Coordinates with other members of