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Product Development Engineer
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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$86,887 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Product Development Engineer Reports to: V.P. ofEngineering Location:
4323 Interstate Way, San Antonio, TX 78219Key Responsibilities:
Product Design and Engineering Identify and create new product opportunities and designs Research, plan and design mechanical and pneumatic products and systems for automatic tire inflation systems Develop and assist in the creation of test procedures for new products including design concept reports, test documentation, drawings, and applicable standards Analyze current products to competitive systems, and provide comparative information to support marketing efforts Compare current product design to best practices for future involvement in product performance Production and Quality Engineering Assist Operations to streamline and improve production capacity Assist in the design of new production and testing equipment including robotics, automation, and modern manufacturing processes Assist Operations to improve maintenance procedures and identify and source production equipment and parts Assist Quality Department with test procedures, ECR/ECNs, and the maintenance of applicable part and product drawings Skills Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collect and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Design
- Generates creative solutions. Uses feedback to modify designs. Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyzes information skillfully with alternative solutions. Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit and puts team above own interests. Communication
- demonstrates both oral and written skills Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Aligns work with strategic goals. Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Requirements:
Technical- Proficiency in Solidworks 3D and 2D.