Principal Product Development Engineer

SUMMARY:Develop innovative new products to solve problems in related field and provide continual refinement of existing FUNCTIONS: Research design develop coordinate and evaluate new product development projects. Perform or facilitate installation/testing related to the new product system or process of purpose application and feasibility of new product or enhancement of existing products or successful execution and documentation for new product designs and all phases of a with external customers distributors vendors and suppliers to initiate new designs and solve and provide engineering assistance to internal teams or external abreast of evolving developments that impact the business in areas of design application and methods of test data and reports to determine if new product meets functional and performance and optimize product costs to maximize value and provide or assist with training needs as it relates to new or existing products or assist with quote or request for quote Viaflex Team Member Values in their daily a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as understanding continuously improving and promoting the divisions quality management system in accordance with ISO & EXPERIENCE: A senior-level or late-career engineer with a minimum of a bachelors degree in a relevant engineering discipline; a masters degree or higher is preferred. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in a related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience. A strong background in plastics is highly SKILLS & ABILITIES:Has knowledge and skills in the engineering discipline. Uses prescribed techniques and procedures within established criteria. Tasks are well-defined. Performs technical work that does not require previous experience. Understanding of Lean Principles and manufacturing processes preferred. Ability to apply design theory and methodology. High level of customer service skills. Well-developed problem analysis and problem-solving techniques. Proficiency with a computer including use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Highly motivated and self-directed. Individually accountable for results. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff. Ability to identify waste and find creative solutions. Strong problem-solving skills. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:Physical Requirements: Required to sit stand walk bend and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: Exposure to a normal office environment. Position may occasionally require entering a production environment including exposure to noise fumes moving machinery and varied & MANAGEMENT:Positions reports to:This position has no direct TO YOU:Not all benefits are created equal but we have got you covered. Viaflex not only offers a wide range of benefits that encourage wellness and preventative care but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical dental vision company-paid life and disability insurance and 401k. We offer workplace flexibility policies to promote work/life balance in addition to paid time off (PTO) benefits. Team Members can also take advantage of additional benefit programs such as education assistance our onsite fitness center or fitness center reimbursement employee assistance program (EAP) and much more.