New Product Development Engineer

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Responsible for designing and developing a product/product family. Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel. Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

 

• Assist with designing, developing, executing, and evaluating fitness-for-use testing, product specifications and process validation plans for a variety of moderate complexity products and/or components; assist with creating and reviewing material part specifications and bills of materials.
• Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) software to develop the structural design of various products, model new designs, and produce detailed engineering drawings.
• Verify designs through use of calculations and other analytical techniques and tools.
• Understand manufacturing processes with emphasis on metal fabrication and assemblies. Apply DFM methodologies to deliver robust engineering packages emphasizing productivity in the manufacturing process.
• Fulfill customer requirements (i.e., shop orders) considering design rules and all applicable interface points.
• Define test requirements and interpret test results to validate designs.
• Identify problems, root causes and be able to define & execute resolutions.
• Understand and use lean principles as they apply to manufacturing and business processes.
• Execute engineering changes through established processes and documentation.
• Commit to excellence and high standards.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis & design, feasibility study, mathematical analysis & modeling, prototyping, quality assurance process and reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
• CAD and CAE software experience.
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).
• Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Creative and innovative team player.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.

 

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree of Engineering, Engineering Technology, or e