New Product Development Engineer

Looking for new product development engineers to research, design, and develop new products to augment our offerings and maintain our competitive edge in the dairy product filling industry. Key responsibilities include conducting experiments, analyzing data, creating prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams (like marketing and operations), creating documentation, and ensuring products meet quality standards. We are looking for engineers with strong technical expertise, analytical skills, creativity, and the ability to apply new methods and technologies.

Duties include:

• Research and Analysis: Gathering information, data, and samples to identify opportunities for innovation and understand existing technologies.
• Design and Development: Creating and designing new products, processes, and technologies.
• Prototyping: Developing and testing prototypes to validate new concepts and designs.
• Testing and Validation: Conducting experiments and tests to ensure products meet performance criteria and quality standards.
• Documentation: Recording research findings, design details, support documents, and testing protocols.
• Collaboration: Working with other engineers, management, marketing, operations, and finance teams.
• Problem-Solving: Investigating and resolving product or process issues.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that designs and processes meet relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements. Experience with aseptic equipment is a plus.
• Travel: Infrequent travel may be necessary for field research.

Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, mechanical or electrical is required.

Experience: 10-15 years of experience in an engineering role developing complex mechanical equipment, preferably in the food processing industry.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and SolidWorks is preferred.

Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex data and test results to draw conclusions and make informed decisions.

Problem Solving Skills: Able to employ a creative and systematic approach to finding innovative solutions to technical challenges.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication to explain technical concepts to diverse teams. Ability to present concepts in a group setting and receive feedback positively.

Teamwork: The ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.

Location: Westerville, Ohio (Onsite)

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person