PDC Hinges Product Engineer
at Flex-N-Gate

Job Description

Scope of the Position

The Product Engineer reports to the Product Engineering Manager.  He/She must have the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks from the concept to production and during the production life of the product.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings, schematics and/or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements.
• Analyze current product offerings to determine ways to improve quality, increase functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal and reduce cost of production.
• Consider environmental/social impact of product design, manufacture and disposal.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer competitor product offerings.
• Identify key product strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop solutions to product weaknesses.
• Test physical and computerized drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture.
• Assist the product development team with keeping development on schedule.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable safety standards.
• Research components, part suppliers and materials for suitability, durability and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed product development reports at each stage of the development process.
• Liaise with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that product specifications align with corporate strategy and competitive goals.
• Respond to product development/functionality inquiries.
• Assist with the development of detailed product manufacturing instructions, schematic drawings and training materials for manufacturing, sales and use of products.
• Oversee the testing and analysis of materials.
• Stay current with industry trends as well as product development and sales methodologies.
• Assist the sales and marketing staff with understanding the functionality and benefits of products.
• Observe product related policies and procedures.
• Assist the product development team with keeping within product development budgets.
• Observe key product development cycles.
• Troubleshoot product malfunctions/failures to prevent future concerns.
• Maintain accurate product development records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience
• Good analytical capabilities
• Mechanically inclined
• Problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work with minimal supervison
• Ability to travel to USA and international destinations
• Cando attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to complete VA/VE and Product R&D activities
• Practies good customer service