Product Development Engineer

1. Summary of the role

Specify the overall responsibilities and the main deliverables. Why do we need the role?

The Product development engineer leads the tooling design and development of product that involves a greater level of complexity in material, process, or profile combined with customer requirements for product validation. Strong process development and design capabilities combined with project management skills help to drive strategic growth developments to their successful launch into production.

2. Tasks and Responsibilities

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This role will be responsible for a number of activities. These activities include but are not limited to:

· Lead design and development of tooling for new complex developments working in coordination with the tooling shop manager.

· Develop and report detailed timing and documented APQP updates on new developments

· Drive problem resolution in development with cross functional team as needed.

· Develop and drive material and product testing plan in coordianation with Quality, Lab, and Application teams.

· Assist with new equipment or process introduction tied directly to new developments

· Lead and manage complex part development through APQP gates working with cross functional teams and Application engineer to meet customer development requirements

· Provide design and process validation support in secondary operations

· Develop recovery and action plans to with cross functional team to address issues or design changes

3. Education and Experience

Specify what level of education is needed (secondary school, technical school, university, master, PHD, etc). Define how many years’ relevant working experience is required and which type of experience.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or other technical discipline preferred
• Demonstrated experience (3 year minimum) in tooling design for complex extruded profiles with a strong background in process development (Plastic materials)
• Experience with Aerospace developments preferred

· Project or program management experience is preferred

· Experiance with CFD (flow Simulation) is a plus

· Rubber EPDM extrusion experience is a plus

· Working knowledge of testing and validation methods for elastomer materials and parts

· 3D CAD proficiency ( SolidWorks, Inventor or similar) – Minimum 3 years

· Exposure to machining and fabrication (CAM) is a plus

4. Competencies

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· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills to interface with cross functional teams

· Working knowledge of testing and validation methods for elastomer materials and parts

· Strong automotive profile development knowledge

· 3D CAD proficiency ( SolidWorks or Inventor)

· Strong knowledge of design for machining capabilities and processes

· Project Management skills

5. Key Interfaces and Stakeholders

Describe which interfaces and stakeholders the position will have in the job. (For example outside customers, R&D internally, manager, peers).

· Sales / Customer Service

· Manufacturing

· Application Engineering

· Customer interface on development updates in coordication with Sales and Applciation engineering

· Tooling shop Manager

6. Geography to cover and Travel requirements

Indicate if the responsibility is global/international/country/or local. Indicate if travelling or off site work days are required and give an estimation of days per year.

No regular travel expected

7. Behavioral Characteristics

Describe personality traits important for success in the position. (Examples: flexibility, integrity, creativity, goal orientation, cooperation, initiative taking).

· Highly organized and effective communicator

· Creative problem solver

· Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of team members

· Good flexibility and adaptation

· Strong Integrity and work ethic to achive Company and Customer goals

8. Optional: Key Performance Indicators

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· On-Time Delivery of development project milstones

· Complete APQP development metrics in R&D

· Completion and handoff of development projects into production