Product Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Management of product development projects: Responsible for Design Plan that meets customer specifications and/or requirements.
  • Product design specifications (drawings, item masters)
  • Process specifications (BOM, routing, methods, fixtures, equipment)
  • Inspection specifications (inspection criteria, methodology, inspection levels)
• Material procurement: Confers with vendors, suppliers and purchasing to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, components and fixturing, among others.
• Ensures purchased, transferred or manufactured components conform to specified quality standards.
• Responsible for product assembly and processing of associated components.
• Design Verification: Verify that the necessary tests and inspections are performed to assure parts meet Design Plan criteria. This includes first article inspections, applicable certificates of compliance/analysis/chemistry/physical properties, FMEA, control plan, initial product costing standards among others.
• Product Transfer to Production: Responsible for product transfer to production which may include NPI check sheet, operator training, among others.
• Collaborates with management, process engineering, quality engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Manages new product development projects using accepted project management tools: Establish project charter which clearly defines scope, goals, deliverables, required resources and timing. Provide a project schedule to identify what tasks need to be performed and when. Ensure project is completed on time. Ensure product costs will meet expected production yield and margin goals as outlined in project goals. Clearly communicate project risks as they arise. Identify resources required to complete project. Track and report on project milestones and provide status to Engineering Manager and other senior management as required.
• Clearly communicates expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Leads, coaches and motivates team members on a proactive basis.
• Collaborates with areas such as Engineering, Operations and Quality to resolve technical challenges, supporting sustained solutions. This may include inputs on machine installations, initiating vendor programs and participating on new capital project teams.
• Collaborates with others to generate new, workable ideas to contribute to filling the pipeline.
• Resolves any issues with product design specification, process design specifications or inspection specifications throughout lifecycle of product.
• Participates in customer visits to discuss new products or evaluate product problems as required.
• Evaluates proposed changes in equipment, processes, materials or services that result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.
• Approves customer purchase orders to ensure product will meet customer requirements as part of contract review process as required.
• Technical resource for process engineering, quality engineering and production on applicable products. Participates in MRB activities as required.
• Conducts all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan Hudson, NH EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree, especially in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science (or similar), is desired and often required.
• 1-3 years related experience is required. Experience in material and component manufacturing is desired.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required and CAD software such as SolidWorks is desired.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by export laws of the US. Hired employees are required to provide proof that they are a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR120.15. This position requires use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).