New Product Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Research, develop, design and create new products for J&D and make improvements to existing products. Utilize market research and field experience in developing products, technical product specifications and packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design and develop new and innovative products utilizing industry best practices.
• Suggest new products or improvements to existing products based on research and feedback from market, sales, marketing and ownership.
• Design packaging internally or externally using approved vendors.
• Assist with the research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility and cost requirements of designs or applications.
• Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Research, design and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems and process to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
• Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
• Create prototype drawings and follow them through the prototype runs, design rework, final runs, final BOMs, Routes and drawings.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop all product labeling information (brand recognition, product specs, and quality).
• Contribute in the creation of technical documentation, instructions and training materials.
• Develop test plans and conduct product testing and validation.
• Setup BOMs and routes in ERP system.
• Completion of New Product Request Forms, Pricing Request Forms and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) accurately and within specified time periods.
• Assist in researching market feasibility with the Marketing and Sales Department.
• Research Competitor’s products including benefits and features.
• Confer with Engineers and other personnel to create and implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information.
• Assist to provide customer support for controls, electrical, and ventilation issues.
• Assist to maintain test chamber documentation, testing data and certification.
• Provide feedback to other engineers on customer problems and needs.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for generating team spirit and creating and maintaining a personal attitude and work environment that fosters the highest level of employee cooperation, morale and satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years related experience and / or training. Minimum of two years of experience with Solidworks is required. Experience creating and working with Bills of Materials and Routes is required. Electrical and ventilation experience preferred.