Summary: Perform functions by applying Engineering principles and material science to design, develop and test new products and modify and improve existing products.
- Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Research and propose new products to enhance the company’s product line.
- Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions.
- Review approved project plans with management to establish parameters and overall objectives.
- Develop preliminary product part and component design drawings and specify materials, dimension, load and torque, stress, structure, and tolerance requirements.
- Develop project and/or product cost estimates and tentative time schedules.
- Conduct and analyze test results, examine prototypes, and modify product designs as necessary to meet project objectives.
- Work with vendors to develop final product manufacturing methods & costs.
- Troubleshoot product manufacturing problems as requested.
- Keep abreast of technological developments in the field.
- Prepare layouts, assembly, and detail drawings for customized products.
- Participate or facilitate periodic meetings as required.
- Evaluate and test competitive products.
- Create new part number schemes and maintain existing part numbers
- Direct work of engineering model shop to construct prototype models.
- Maintain product drawings.
- Design and build test and production fixtures as required.
- Have career initiative and leadership ambition.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain clean working environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
