PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Responsibilities: Design or redesign plastic thermoform and/or rotomold parts based on customer input/feedback Assist in developing product design solutions by providing input, ideas, and options, from conception through build and manufacture Using independent judgment, convert customer’s preliminary product design ideas into working 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings along with supporting documentation Communicates timelines internally and externally Meet with internal and external customers to document project requirements and progress. Responds and coordinates to sales and quality requests for new product drawings Responsible for the efficient and accurate production of CAD drawings/prints for management, external customers, and tooling vendors Manages all aspects of the internal quality control process to ensure customer satisfaction and ISO compliance within part design Evaluates the feasibility of design ideas Design and develop physical prototype parts from CAD geometry (in-house training provided) Other responsibilities as the business requires Requirements: S. or A.A.S. degree in Computer Aided Mechanical Design or related field or equivalent experience 3 - 5 years experience in CAD design, preferably SolidWorks 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment Required Competencies: Creative mind Strong communication and organizational skills required Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to problem solve Ability to concentrate on tasks, make sounds business decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment Adaptable/Flexible to an ever-changing work environment Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally Ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations Ability to use power equipment and hand tools Required Physical Demands: Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Behaviors Required Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Preferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Motivations Required Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Preferred Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.