Product Development Engineer I

New Product Development

Serve as primary document controller for product development projects, assisting Product Development Engineer II and Project Manager as needed.
Assist in product concept brainstorming.
Complete assigned portions of initial product assessments.
Create CAD models and engineering drawings.
Generate prototype iterations.
Coordinate prototype builds with vendors under guidance.
Support product testing and evaluation activities.
Document design revisions.
Prepare draft production documentation.
Support patent and regulatory submissions with documentation gathering.
Review marketing literature for technical accuracy.
Participate in tradeshow/product research activities.

Quality

Understand and follow quality procedures
Support regulatory submissions
Generate documentation packages
Participate in CAPA/complaint investigations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversee design, development and existing product maintenance efforts of department
Interns and Co-Op Students.
Maintain personnel files and performance reviews on department subordinates.
Assist and supervise production personnel (as needed).

Competencies

• MS Office software suite proficiency
• CAD & PDM system awareness
• Quality system awareness
• Basic regulatory requirement knowledge related to product development activities
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes and how they relate to our current & proposed product lines