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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