Meet company objectives for new product development, maintaining design functionality, and improvement of existing product lines, while maintaining close contact with commercial needs and strict confidentiality with IP
Requirements
- Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Drive Works
- High level of proficiency with computers, the internet, and other standard engineering and design technology applications and tools
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Working knowledge of ISO, ANSI, and UL
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required to resolve complex processes and systems issues
- High level of professional communication (written and verbal) skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required
Responsibilities
- Maintain Engineering schedule, including birthing new projects, maintaining existing products with new or improved innovations
- Oversee key projects, processes, and performance report data and analysis
- Conduct research and testing with internal and external resources to support existing products as well as new concepts and product launches
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality Managers
- Direct the review of production costs and product quality
- Negotiate contracts with consulting firms to perform research, testing or other applicable studies, support, or certifications as needed
- Oversee the quality of work for both Applications and R&D Engineering
Other
- Manage, mentor, and direct both Applications Engineers and R&D Engineers, and Technical Publications staff
- Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of staff
- Manage team in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, to include safety
- Interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding, and disciplining employees
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or other related engineering required, Master's degree or equivalent preferred
