My client located in the Raleigh, North Carolina area manufactures high quality products that are used for commercial applications They are a currently searching for a Product Development Engineer to lead new product development efforts.
This position is located in the Raleigh, North Carolina vicinity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will direct and coordinate the activities involved in the development, prototype, evaluation and validation of product and component designs. Specifically:
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Supervise employees assigned to the project group and be responsible for contractual fulfillment of the assigned projects.
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Define objectives, prepare specifications, plans and schedules and assign responsibilities to subordinates.
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Coordinate the design, development, manufacture, test and delivery of projects.
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Analyze and or perform research and testing on potential designs as they relate to numerous requirements including agency, shop, fit, cost, strength and schedule.
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Coordinate such activities as purchasing, accounting, contract administration, manufacturing, outside vendors and plant security in order to ensure successful completion of projects with constraints
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Direct preparation of contractual correspondence and reports, including records of drawings released material list, trouble reports, changes in service and performance data and delivery information.
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Investigate and troubleshoot serious product design related problems and opportunities, documenting finds and performing corrective/improvement changes.
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Approve Engineering Changes.
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Investigate pertinent factors such as interchangeability, service requirements, efficiency and agency requirements.
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Evaluate products for ease of manufacturability, cost and performance.
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Apply physical, chemical and mathematical concepts to solve design problems, and the creation of new designs.
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Manage projects of large and small scale, to ensure project is executed within time, cost and budget constraints.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5-8 years of related experience in project management experience from appliance industry, water heater, heat exchanger or similar industry requiring the application of heat transfer, combustion and thermodynamics principals
- Mechanical and electrical product assembly Sheet metal forming
- Experience in cross-functional project management education or training
- Working knowledge of UL and CSA standards
- Experience in evaluating products for manufacturability, cost and performance
- Experience in engineering/manufacturing change processes
- Working knowledge of solid modeling software.
If Interested submit your resume in Word Format to careers@agroupnc.com Attn: Bob Albrecht 08603 (BOA-H)
