Junior Product Development Engineer Pride

Salary: $61500

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To assist with providing engineering expertise in molded part design and manufacturing with a focus on plastic injection molding while working in Research and Development with multifunctional design and engineering teams to design new products and support production

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Collaborate with multifunctional design and engineering teams to ensure projects and components meet specified requirements and timelines

Assist in the specification and evaluation of plastic materials

Create and document designs using 2D 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Assist with validating designed parts and assemblies by performing physical tests and measurements while assisting in the specification and evaluation of plastics and additives

Assist with validating designed parts and assemblies by performing Finite Element Analysis or other simulations

Assist with preparing and building prototypes for design verification as well as highly finished prototypes for industry shows using a variety of methods including 3D printing and hand tools

Assist with preparing documentation of parts and assemblies for manufacturing

Assist with reviewing component and tooling quotes and critique proposed tooling and tooling changes

Perform inspection and validation testing/fitment on T1 samples

Support Production as needed

Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches

Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training

Focus on continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a creative team player friendly professional detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

Multi-task problem-solve and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

Maintain multiple projects simultaneously

Use hand tools standard power tools and standard measuring devices

Read and comprehend work instructions

Prepare and build prototypes

Prepare and present summary reports

Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time

Must have:

Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint

Intermediate working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks Creo or Rhino3D

Intermediate working Knowledge of 3D printing methods and techniques

Basic working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

Proven successful integration of A surface modeling with B surface modeling preferred

Strong working knowledge of mechanical assembly preferred

Intermediate working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes plastic material properties and plastic part designs preferred

Intermediate working knowledge of plastics engineering technology molded part design and manufacturing processes preferred

Intermediate working knowledge of product design tooling design and plastics production processing preferred

Basic working knowledge of Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) part design construction and production preferred

Basic working knowledge of Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards preferred

Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) utilization preferred

Basic working knowledge of PLM or Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred

Basic working knowledge of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) durable medical goods design practices preferred

Basic understanding of Lean Principles preferred

Lift/push/pull 40 lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

At least 1 year of hands-on engineering experience in an environment supporting design manufacturing or technical processes preferred

At least 1 year of experience in designing plastic components for mechanical systems and assemblies preferred

At least 1 year of experience with the specific products preferred

At least 1 year of experience using PLM or PDM software preferred

At least 1 year of hand-on experience in the design manufacturing or assembly of Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures preferred

Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field OR Associates Degree in Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of related engineering experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Course or training related to Materials Science Polymers and/or Materials Selection preferred

Masters Degree in Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

DETAILS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

This is a safety sensitive position

In exceptional circumstances some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability a disabled veteran or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment please contact our human resources department at 1- x1250.

Required Experience:

Junior IC