Product Developer

Product DeveloperAs a Product Developer, you work closely with other members of our Product Development, Manufacturing, and Market Operations departments on all phases of the product development process—researching, designing, manufacturing, and refining the highest-quality hand tools.ResponsibilitiesApply engineering principles to design and manufacture tools you believe inBuild and test models and prototypes to verify design conceptsWork with the Manufacturing department to launch new products and refine processesEvaluate suppliers' manufacturing capabilities to ensure they will be reliable partnersDevelop initial product standards to hand off to our Quality Control teamDesign and perform tests that assess the performance of finished productsCollaborate with the Tool Applications and Content department to tell the tool's storyFollow products into users' hands, gathering and learning from their experiencesIndicators of a good match for this roleYou are aligned with Tekton's philosophy, ways of thinking, and work styleYou are naturally curious and ask questionsYou think like a mechanic and regularly use hand tools in your personal lifeYou have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathyBaseline qualificationsFamiliar with CAD/3-D modeling and other standard industry softwareEligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorshipBenefits packageFull-time employees receive health, dental, vision, life, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) program; and tuition reimbursement.Location and hoursThis is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Direct supervisorHead of Product Development