Research & Development Engineer

About the role

The R&D Engineer will design and develop products for Dee Zee and our customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Follow established product development processes to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.
• Lead product design activities from concept through launch.
• Partner with Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) to support shipping, transit, and product launch readiness.
• Plan and manage project targets for quality, cost, weight, and timing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support the planning phase of product development.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to support efficient manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and production personnel to support product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to define supply chain requirements and material specifications.
• Develop product design strategies that achieve performance objectives while identifying potential failure modes and special characteristics.
• Develop validation and verification plans to confirm product performance and compliance with requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field required.
• 1+ year of mechanical engineering or related experience preferred; R&D engineering internship or entry-level experience will be considered.
• Ability to follow quality system standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and engineering aptitude.
• Must be eligible to obtain a valid passport.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of CAD software.
• Valid driver's license required.