New Products Research/Development/Design Engineer
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Company Name:
New Pig Corporation
Location of Position:
Tipton, PA
Industry Type:
Manufacturing
Job Description
Job Requirements
To apply for position:
www.newpig.com/careers
04/21/2022
Full-Time
Company Name:
New Pig Corporation
Location of Position:
Tipton, PA
Industry Type:
Manufacturing
Job Description
- Brainstorm potential solutions for customer problems based on insights
- Collaborate with team members on suggested technical approaches for projects
- Responsible for form, fit and function of design and cost breakdowns
- Design and draft products and parts using 2D and 3D CAD software
- Design, build and test prototypes
- Design and develop test methods to qualify products for customer use
- Source, qualify, select and manage relationships with material, tooling and other supply and service providers
- Travel to supplier locations for development trials and production qualifications
- Provide manufacturing/production support for new products and continuous improvement of existing products
- Contribute knowledge and stay up to date on manufacturing techniques for: metals, plastics, non-wovens, laminations, formulating and structural packaging (and we know our Engineer will need to learn some of these operations on-the-job)
- Help answer technical questions from: Customer Service, Technical Product Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, supply partners and customers
- Technical documentation of key project decisions and design changes
- Integrate with Marketing teams to support tasks to introduce new products such as:
- Product performance testing and marketing claims
- Product packaging and literature (assembly, how to use, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Job Requirements
- BS in Engineering (or equivalent in practical experience)
- Plastic part design experience and knowledge of mold flow, draft, and resins a plus
- Solid experience and competence with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks a plus)
- Project management experience
- Effective communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience with supplier management and negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to distill and capture learnings from multiple viewpoints including: customer visits/calls, market data, competitive offerings, supplier operations and other information sources
- Background involving skilled trades, mechanics, equipment repair, etc. a plus
To apply for position:
www.newpig.com/careers
04/21/2022
