New Product Introduction Engineer Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut

New Product Introduction Engineer at Jonal Laboratories
New Product Introduction Engineer at Jonal Laboratories in Meriden, Connecticut
Posted in Other 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

New Product Introduction Engineer
Reports to:

Engineering Dept Supervisor FLSA Status:

Exempt

Summary:

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating customer’s new product or process development programs by providing technical guidance/assessment in the design, development, assembly and test engineering disciplines within Jonal Laboratories manufacturing. In this position, you use your expertise in engineering principles to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of thepany’s customers.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Serve as the technical expert for new product development projects, providing engineering support from concept throughmercialization.
Lead or participate in cross-functional project teams to deliver new products to market on time and within budget.
Rmend changes to materials or processes based on engineering data; Participate in design reviews and FMEAs
Conduct material test(s) to determine characteristics such as strength, resistance, and other properties that affect performance in applications
Conducting research and experimentation to develop new products or improve existing ones
Develop engineering standards and codes of practice to be used by other manufacturing engineers
Manage supplier qualification and approval process for new and existing suppliers
Investigate, evaluate, and rmend new technologies and methods to improve NPI process
Provide resources and solutions to engineering department and manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles.
Consult with Engineering team as needed and assist with part development as necessary
Occasional travel may be necessary to customers in the US and abroad, periodic assistance at industry trade shows, etc.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

To perform this job an individual must be deemed a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly methods
Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, adapt to changes quickly and meet deadlines
Hands-on, working with materials, machine operators, molds, presses, to produce first article parts
Decision-Making and Planning Skills
Technical writing – clear step-by-step manufacturing procedures and diagrams
Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn
Listening skills
Logic and Reasoning skills
Must be proactive and take initiative
Organization Skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings
Problem-solving skills
Professionalism
Project management/troubleshooting skills
Root cause and corrective action experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with solid spelling and grammar skills
Time management skills
Process development
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills (with customers and co-workers)

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of:
MS Office software and internet usage – and

ERP / MRP

software

CAD/CATIA V5

Software or related software

Education and Experience:

Bachelors’ Degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Minimum 3-5+ years of engineering experience in a NPI Engineering role
Minimum CATIA and/or

SOLIDWORKS

design capabilities
Familiarity with

AS 9100/ ISO

9001 and/or aerospace level quality systems is a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to regularly to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, use hands/fingers, and talk/hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus and see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is periodically loud. Please refer to thepany PPE policy and note the proper PPE required for each area of the plant.