Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : PRODU002697

Location : Battle Creek, MI

Description

Responsibilities :

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product development
• Gathers and comprehends customer requirements by supporting the team prior to and during customer interface meetings; researching and recording historical and benchmark information regarding the customer's needs; creating and maintaining a record of potential risks with product development
• Translates customer specifications into product requirements; interfaces with customer representatives to ensure their desired features and performance levels are properly comprehended in product specifications
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process; obtains an approved product number for the current product development cycle
• Participates in various technical reviews throughout the product development cycle; prepares technical presentations to various stakeholders
• Develop generic material bill of materials and bill of process for an approved product
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process
• Maintain a safe working environment and actively participate in 5S activities
• Benchmarking - Identify targets and perform vehicle teardowns to identify opportunities. Prepare findings and present internally and to the customer. Study competitor parts, technology, unique solutions, or industry trends
• Development Projects - Lead multiple projects simultaneously. Develop product alternatives to improve cost, quality and technology. Complete product development progress reviews and report to the team as assigned

Requirements :

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