ENG Associate Product Development, HY

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under direct supervision, conduct prototype sample making and lab works to assist RO/NF new product development work and applicational projects.  Characterize filtration performance and efficiency of prototypes and new products as well as assess products for chemical and physical strength requirements.  Develop work instructions and development reports.  Collaborate with project leaders to ensure timely and effective project management.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

Partners with Project Leader for the development of new products and prototypes.

Evaluates and characterizes performance of new and existing products. Learns and utilizes parametric modeling software such as SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor.

Develops bill of materials, specifications, and tolerances for products; prepares work instructions to transfer product from prototype to manufacturing. 

Develops lab scale test units and test protocols to access new and existing products in new applications. 

Optimizes manufacturing techniques with respect to cost, productivity, longevity, efficiency, yield, and final product quality.  Assures equipment, processes, practices, and work environment meet regulatory and corporate safety guidelines. 

Devises tests and analyses units to evaluate and record standard product performance for quality assurance. Ensures compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines and accuracy of all technical work. 

Corresponds with regulatory agencies and takes necessary actions to obtain required product certifications under the direction of senior staff. 

Partners with sales, application and process development and manufacturing staff to integrate feedback from field experience into product improvements. Provides technical support to internal departments including senior staff.

Organizes, presents, and reports technical information in collaboration with development programs.

Contributes to a database of product drawings, properties, and manufacturing techniques.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering; and 0-2 years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Exposure to water industry and Reverse Osmosis membrane science, a plus. 

Basic knowledge of water chemistry concepts, fluid flow and water pressure as well as analytical method and technical writing.

Strong multi-tasking skills, flexibility in responding to rapidly changing, dynamic processes and demands/pressures in a fast-paced environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate across functional organizational groups, provide high-level customer service through effective interpersonal skills and conflict resolution. 

Read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, technical procedures, and government regulations. 

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on with hand tools and machine shop equipment.

Exceptional Microsoft Office Suite software applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project, Autodesk, and JD Edwards. Create, read, and interpret 2D and 3D CAD Drawings and conduct thorough Internet searches.  

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in various forms (e.g., written, diagram or oral). Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to travel with other staff as necessary to meet vendors or assess product field performance. 

Must be able to meet physical demands and work environment requirements.