New Product Development Engineer

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: New Product Development (NPD) Engineer, mid-level

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Product Engineering Manager

Work Environment: Primarily on-site in an office environment with occasional remote work. Frequent use of test lab where adherence to lab safety is required.

ABOUT TRUBLUE TECHNOLOGIES

Being the first company to bring technology from trains, elevators, and roller coasters into the climbing arena, we are best known for our application of eddy current braking in products such as our TruBlue Auto Belay, as well as our QuickFlight Free Fall Device and zipSTOP Zip Line Brake.

It's not just our products that set us apart though. At TruBlue, we believe in connecting passion with purpose. To do this, we partner with climbing's biggest stars, film festivals, and advocacy organizations to grow the sport of climbing by promoting better access and inclusiveness. What else do we stand for? We value our customers and collaboration, see problems as opportunities to drive results, and relentlessly focus on quality. Most importantly, we love what we do and why we do it!

POSITION SUMMARY

The New Product Development (NPD) Engineer supports TruBlue Technologies' plan to successfully launch New Product Initiatives. Their work ensures that the New Product Initiative meets all specifications, certification, and other requirements as defined by the NPD process and that the project remains on schedule and budget. The NPD Engineer creates, completes, and/or manages Component/Assembly Design Iterations, Technical Drawing Releases/Updates, Bills of Materials, First Article Inspections, Verification Testing Regimens, Test Reports, GD&T Strategy, and other tasks defined by the NPD process. This position works within the cross-functional New Product Development Team and reports to the Product Engineering Manager.

The NPD Engineer position requires a self-starter with at least 5 years of experience developing products from concept through production and aftermarket support. Experience in the climbing industry and working with overseas vendors, 3 rd party contractors, compliance regulations, and/or developing consumer products for the EU market is a plus. Working knowledge of material and treatment properties/selection, designing and testing mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing processes including metal forging, plastic injection molding, and CNC machining is required. The position requires hands-on testing and evaluation of components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. The ability to independently, efficiently, and creatively solve problems and manage multiple component schedules will be beneficial to this position.

This is a Full Time position reporting to the Product Engineering Manager, based in our Louisville, CO headquarters. The ability to reliably commute is required. Relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.

ESSENTIAL NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Objective/Measurement – Completion of assigned tasks within designated timeframe, established within annual action planning processes.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude with a broad range of engineering fundamentals and the ability to navigate the stages of the New Product Development process, with guidance from senior engineering staff on more complex initiatives. Climbing and/or work at height experience is a plus.

· Design, develop, and test mechanical components and assemblies for New Product Initiatives, including generation of 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, schematics, process flow diagrams, test reports, etc.

· Create/Maintain/Manage documention following established processes

· Support project execution per the NPD schedule

· Collaborate with the cross-functional NPD Team to help evaluate design and process decisions related to the New Product Initiative

· Perform First Article Inspections, recommend design/process changes, and support vendor capability development

· Work with Supply Chain to procure prototype/sample/production components and support vendor relationships

· Perform or assist in organizing Verification Testing of New Product samples

· Support development of the Manufacturing Plan for in-house assembly and qualification testing

· Complete testing and documentation to obtain CE Certification and/or meet other regulatory requirements

· Develop customer facing documentation including Operator Manuals, Service Manuals, and Troubleshooting Guides

· Occasional travel to vendors and/or end user locations for on-site validation testing

The above listed essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related engineering discipline

· At least 5 years of experience in a Product Engineering role. Advanced degrees with demonstratable experience may substitute for prior experience.

· 3+ years of experience using Solidworks preferred

· Strong problem solving/analysis skills grounded in sound engineering principles

· Experience with analysis tools such as DFMEA, DFM/A, NUD Analysis, Verification Testing.

· Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack analyses

· Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and project schedules

· Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex information to varied audiences

· Experience contributing to successful product launches

· Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

· Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship is required for this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

· Compensation $80,000 - $110,000 per year + variable year end bonus

· Company Sponsored Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance

· 401k with up to 4% Company Match

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Sick Time

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity looks interesting to you, please submit your resume in PDF format to: View email address on click.appcast.io with the email subject: "NPD Engineer Open Role." Include a personalized cover letter explaining how your background applies to the New Product Development Engineer position and your interest in our company. Inclusion of a product portfolio is preferred but not required.

Submissions not following directions or meeting all requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be selected for evaluation.

RESPONSES

TruBlue Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a positive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.