JOB TITLE:  Product Development Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Sales & Marketing

LOCATION: TBD

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Product Development Specialist reports to and supports the Managing Director – Sales & Marketing by leading the technical development aspects of R&D and New Product Development.

Additionally, the role provides current product technical support and managing Engineering Change Requests for production implementation

Manage multiple new product development projects from start to finish providing mechanical or electrical engineering support as needed.

Responsible for new and existing product support.

This role will work closely with the Product Marketing Specialist to see a product through from idea generation to concept design, using established processes, to product introduction in the market.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead technical product development from concept through to production.

• Coordinate requirements capture and develop System Requirements Documents.

• Control change 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.

• Manage product documentation including agency listings, testing standards, and other required approvals

• 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

• Experience 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.

• Working 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

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