Product Development Engineer

SUMMARY:The Product Development Engineer is a "hands-on" position that is responsible for product design, development of product drawings, specifications, and documentation from initial concept to launch. The Product Development Engineer will participate and lead in product design, improvement, and cost reduction initiatives and will work with a cross-functional team including management, marketing, purchasing, accounting, and manufacturing. The Product Development Engineer is responsible for coordination with Project Management, Tooling, Fixture, material suppliers and prototype sourcing as needed. This position works collaboratively with leaders of Research and Development (R&D), Manufacturing, and Engineering and reports directly to the VP of Sales & Marketing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Create 3D CAD models and/or 2D drawings for designs for new and existing products.

Provides technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes to improve yield and throughput, drives cost reduction activities, and improves on part quality.

Generates New Part Notifications and associated tracking mechanisms for new product launches.

Generates engineering Change Point Control documentation where necessary.

Creates and updates product drawings and specifications as required.

Works with equipment and material vendors to resolve machine and material issues.

Compile and verify information for SYSPRO BOM.

Works collaboratively to resolve issues and provides new project updates.

Coordinate and participate in product testing and validation.

Supports facility and manufacturing safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.

Instills a team environment where all ideas are welcome and encouraged.

Exhibits willingness to continue to learn and develop while encouraging others to do the same.

Shares knowledge with others to support the culture of growth within the team.

Exhibits regular and predictable attendance.

Maintains clean and organized work area.

Assures safe practices are implemented and followed.

Adheres to Vandor's Values, Principles and policies as published in the Vandor Team Member Handbook.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, role may include indirect supervision of peers on projects.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Proves to be a self-starter and works with little direction and a high level of self-motivation.

Possesses the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Must be a team player who willingly and actively supports the efforts of other to accomplish company objectives.

Exhibits leadership and cross-functional collaboration to constantly strive for continuous improvement in all areas.

Shows capability to aid in the development of strategic objectives and ensure the provision of tools necessary to achieve these objectives.

Displays ability to clarify and maintain communication channels across all levels of the organization.

Demonstrates excellence in technological skills (including Microsoft Office Suite) and engages in continuing education to maintain this competence.

Exhibits creativity and recommends solutions or alternatives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A HS Diploma/GED plus a degree in engineering/industrial design (or equivalent education/work experience) is required.

At least 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing setting with a strong and diverse technical background in product design, lean manufacturing, tooling, equipment, materials, and quality is preferred.

Experience working with plastic injection molding as an additional plus.

Experience with 3D SolidWorks modeling is required. Draftsight or other 2D cad experience is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Has ability to read, comprehend and write the English language as it relates to safety, job responsibilities and other essential communication.

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

May require infrequent travel to customers, equipment and material vendors, or other related locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment described below is representative of the surroundings an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is an office position but requires frequent work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment that is not temperature regulated.

The environment may be loud requiring hearing protection in some areas.

Personal protective equipment is required as defined with in the hazard analysis sheet defined for this position.

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