Product Development Engineer

About the role

The Product Development Engineer is focused on all aspects of bringing design concepts into reality. This role works with 3D models to create physical representations by coordinating and utilizing shared resources for metal fabrication, assembly and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Bring design concepts into reality through physical representations
• Work with 3D models to create physical prototypes
• Coordinate and utilize shared resources for metal fabrication, assembly and finishing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is preferred or degree in a related engineering field
• Previous experience in product development
• Industry-specific product experience is preferred
• Solid working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality control protocols
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be dependable and able to work extended hours before and after shifts
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills; can accurately define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Has excellent planning and organizational skills
• Must be flexible, assertive, stress tolerant, and optimistic
• Must have strong bias for action and generating results

Physical requirements

• Balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and reaches to work overhead
• Pushes/pulls fabrication materials and components by hand and/or with material handling equipment
• Sits and stands for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks
• Operates a computer extensively daily
• Requires visual acuity to access details (office equipment, email, invoices, etc.)
• Requires communication skills so ideas and instructions can be given clearly and/or quickly and understood
• Requires the ability to distinguish between speech, machinery, and other sounds to understand instructions and/or directions

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Enjoy the convenience of weekly paychecks
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) plus a closed day after Thanksgiving
• Monthly Incentive Program: Monthly bonus rewarding your contributions
• Generous Time Off: Generous vacation and incentive time
• Earn up to 4 Incentive Days: When you take additional shifts outside your normal schedule in a week
• Perfect Attendance Rewards: Recognition for commitment to showing up every day
• Health Insurance Support: Company covers most of your health insurance premiums with three different plan designs
• Cart Cash Program: Grows with seniority and helps cover group insurance such as dental, vision, and disability
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Fully covered life insurance
• 401(k) Matching: $1-for-$1 match up to 5% - starting after 60 days and fully vested after one year
• Annual Profit-Sharing: Share in annual profit-sharing
• Parental Leave: One full week of paternity leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Pathways to advance your career
• Cross-Training Opportunities: Build new skills through cross-training
• Team-Building Activities: Engaging events that encourage collaboration and teamwork
• Casual Dress Environment: Relaxed and casual dress code
• Shift Differentials: Boosted earnings for 2nd or 3rd shifts
• Seniority Awards: Cash rewards that grow with your tenure