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 5-10 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.