Product Development Engineer

Position Summary:

With assistance from more senior engineers, design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation, based on customer feedback and sales requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation assisted by more senior engineers
• Prepare design presentations
• Carry out design for manufacturability of parts and components
• Carry out design changes and modifications to existing parts and products as required
• Apply sound engineering knowledge with aesthetics to design products which look as good as they function
• Partner with the development team to meet project timing and cost targets
• Prepare reports for manager to meet as required with Sales, Marketing, Production, Quality and other departments to communicate project status and solicit feedback
• Develop test procedures and standards
• Preparation of manufacturing documentation required for product manufacture
• Manages up to five projects concurrently

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• CAD skills and modeling experience
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as FEA, FMEA, and Lean practices
• Engineering design knowledge
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Microsoft office

Competencies:

• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
• Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience:

1+ years of experience in product development and hands-on design experience.

Experience in automotive, power sports, consumer products or related industry preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Some travel is required