JOB TITLE: Product Development Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Marketing / Product Development
LOCATION: TBD
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Product Development Engineer reports to and supports the Product Development Manager by leading the technical development aspects of R&D and New Product Development.
Additionally, the role provides current product support by managing Engineering Change Requests into production.
Run a project from start to finish with a mechanical or electrical engineering background.
Responsible for new product introduction.
This role will report to and assist the Product Marketing Manager to see a product through from idea generation to concept design using the stage-gate processes to product introduction in the market.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead product development from concept through to production.
- Coordinate requirements capture and develop System Requirements Documents.
- Change control of Bills of Materials and release management.
- Participate in project milestone reviews by preparing and presenting the key technical documentation.
- Manage technical risks and issues.
- Develop and manage design verification test plans.
- Develop protocols for product testing and validation
- Assist design engineers with applications engineering and testing.
- Support Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams with technical queries.
- Support supplier visits by providing technical requirements input
- Support the Manufacturing team to develop build process instructions.
- Be hands-on with product development when required.
- Provide support to the current product portfolio through management of Engineering Change Requests.
Prerequisites
- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Automotive, Aero, Manufacturing, Design) or equivalent.
- Good working experience of a stage/gate product development methodology (e.g., VModel).
- New Product Introduction experience
- Experience in performing different engineering functions to deliver products to meet customer requirements.
- Significant experience in the design of products with both mechanical and electrical / electronic elements.
- Good knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in product testing (EMC, environmental, vibration, durability, software validation).
- Consideration of Design for Manufacture in the development of new products.
- Focus consistently on delivery. Escalates appropriately to resolve issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with all parts of the business internally and with customers and suppliers.
- Understanding of financial business cases.
- Excellent problem-solving ability to establish root cause issues.
Personal Attributes
- Creativity and enthusiasm with a ‘can do’ outlook.
- A passion for design with attention to detail.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and make confident
decisions.
- Broad awareness and appreciation of differing global business cultures.
- Good abilities with MS Project, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. You may be required to undertake various duties as reasonably requested by your Manager and/or the company.
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