Engr 3, Product Development

The R&D Senior Engineer will be a key contributor on a R&D team. The individual in this position will have a complete understanding of a wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Provides solutions that are imaginative, thorough and practical to a wide range of complex problems.

• Works under general direction.

• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

• Contributes to a project of considerable significance or leads smaller scope projects.

• Supports material/design/process changes to the product line through design control process, with well documented research/analyses. Demonstrates accountability for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.

• Develops technical solutions to complex problems using sound engineering principles, utilizing experimental, computational and analytical methods.

• Designs and develops in vivo and in vitro models to evaluate product features and improvements.

• Applies innovative & logical risk based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking. Develops robust test methods, design test fixtures and execute measurement system analysis.

• Ensures compliance with quality policies, procedures, and practices through appropriate communication, training and education of sound quality assurance principles.

• Plans, executes and analyzes design of experiments (DOE).

• Writes implements and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, vendor interactions, materials specifications and component specifications.

• Performs data analysis using statistical tools, regression analyses and develop transfer functions.

• Collects, records, reports, interprets and analyzes data, presents results to peers and business leadership.

• Provides advanced engineering skills and product evaluation support to the platform toward building business cases for new opportunities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of engineering first principles.

• Strong technical judgment and technical leadership skills.

• R&D functional planning, requirement generation and technical (DFSS/Design/Cross functional) reviews for all product development phases.

• Strong project management, prioritizing and multi-tasking skills to work within tight deadlines.

• Proficient in solid modeling (Pro/E, SolidWorks or equivalent).

• Ability to communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge effectively and clearly to other individuals and teams.

• Experience in directing associates and leading small cross-functional groups is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project.

• Disciplined phase-gate product development processes and project planning.

• Proficiency with fixture design including basic machining considerations and developing test methods.

• Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

• Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.

• Product development considerations for tightly controlled high-volume manufacturing process.

• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills required.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Pay $55-60/hr based on experience