Sr. Engineer - New Product Development chez Bettcher Industries

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties & responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Create and manage releases, supplier sourcing, and placing parts on contract.
• Manage document control team and control engineering ISO documentation and procedures.
• Coordinate with prototype build team to ensure that schedules are accomplished within time and money estimates.
• Manage the manufacturing of new product creation from prototype to production level, including provision of technical guidance / assistance.
• Predict product reliability and performance using engineering analysis tools.
• Create solid model concepts, simulations and required analysis culminating into complete product assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Confirming product specifications and investigating the use of new materials or other devises in prototype development.
• Coordinate NPD activities of products under ISO requirements, industry standards, and other relevant procedures.
• Develop products and certifications in compliance and with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Acquire laboratory certification from UL for testing as required.
• Conceptualize and model new product designs with SolidWorks.
• Establish spare parts inventories for critical production prototype equipment.
• Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities to leverage and monetize IP.
• Provide final approval to technical manuals on new products.
• Participate in field testing and performance testing in conjunction with appropriate company team members.
• Review and analyze data statistically to recommend process improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year degree- BSME or equivalent
• 8 years direct work experience in a tool design environment
• Proven project management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) and interpersonal skills
• Team oriented; Able to interact with all levels of employees; Good facilitation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access)
• Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Design, preferably SolidWorks
• Experienced in the use of Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies