R&D Engineer
Job Description
Responsible for the design, development, and manufacturing implementation of engineering programs that meet business standards and program / product requirements.
Design, develop, analyze, and document product designs which meet the functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements of the customer or market.
Support engineering change orders (ECNs/ICNs) to ensure smooth implementation into production.
Create and maintain technical documentation for all design work and present material for technical review including but not limited to tolerance loops, drawings, bill of materials, product cost, problem and action lists, risk management, and failure root cause analysis reviews.
Execute designs with solid modeling software (PTC Creo / Windchill) to create models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and BOMs for designs which may include plastic, stamped metal, and electrically conductive parts.
Lead and support new product introduction (NPI) activities within a manufacturing environment, ensuring smooth transition from design to production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering / technical design role
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective solutions quickly
- Self-motivated and proactive, capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks with minimal supervision
- Experience in mechanical design, including 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation in PTC Creo (or similar CAD tools)
- Experience with Sheet Metal design for enclosures or busbar systems using PTC Creo and Windchill PLM systems
Pay & Schedule
Pay Range: $80K - 145K depending on experience
Contract: 6 months with possible extension and/or conversion
100% onsite in Bloomfield, CT