Project Engineer / R&D Engineer

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

**-**Design Products and Develop Production Process of New Products

-Develop products based on customers' requests, sales team requirements and production team feedback.

-Product Engineer will design products, create drawings, work with machine shops for prototype construction, test, and revise prototype design.

-Select Components and Materials

-Product Engineer will select materials and components appropriate for the application based on the requirements of the project guidelines.

-Components and materials will not be limited to what is currently in use, product engineers are encouraged to research and test new materials that may provide a superior finished product.

• Establish Product Specifications and Quality Standards

-Product Engineer will establish product specifications based on results of the R&D process.

-Product Engineer must create production/process guidelines, develop quality requirement and design testing fixtures to ensure a seamless transition from R&D to production.

-Collaborate with Vendors and Production Team

-Product Engineer will identify vendors with capabilities that meet the needs of the project, product, or part.

-Product Engineer will coordinate production of prototypes, conduct testing, and develop the strategy for integration into full scale production.

• Safety Sensitive Position

• Other duties as needed or required

Work Environment:

-Primary work environment is the office and the production floor.

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
• While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required.
• Employee maybe required to lead production shop tours.
• Employee will have meetings in the shop requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to assist a machine operator to understand process flow.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
• Able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Able to sit for prolonged time periods plus occasion walking to stooping.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 3+ years of experience in R&D or product development in the fastener or related industry

• Strong understanding of mechanical design and principles

• Proficiency with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD (3D Modeling Software)

• Basic knowledge of material sciences

• Basic understanding of Finite Element Modeling (FEA/FEM)

• Knowledge of testing and data analysis techniques

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (critical thinking)

• Ability to Multitask

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Advanced Skills - Expertise using Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software

• Advanced Skills - Knowledge of Nastran or Autodesk Inventor FEA module

• Advanced Skills - Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members.