Product Engineer

Company: California Closets
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Job Purpose:Use technical knowledge and expertise to support the design, development, and maintenance of product solutions that are brand appropriate and increase revenue, reduce cost or expand market share.Duties and Responsibilities:* Use technical knowledge to execute new product development, system innovation and continuous improvement projects* Design, develop and test innovative product solutions* Order, Build and test concept solutions* Develop test protocols and test solutions to functional and safety requirements* Work closely with Manufacturing to come up with solutions that are manufacturable* Work closely with Installation team to create solutions that optimize installation* Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and develop new product solutions* Create and manage Change Notice (3CN) and requests.* Produce drawings and specifications to provide direction for Manufacturing and Operations* Product Specifications* Engineering Drawings (SolidWorks)* CAD Design Tool Specifications* Develop guides and manuals for production and installation* Lead System Innovation projects bringing together cross-functional team to execute project completion* Ensure development of projects within the CAD Design tool:* Creation and delivery of specifications for CAD Development* Review and refinement of delivered CAD development* Verification of CAD development output for accurate finished product* PEAT Member* Aid in facilitation of PEAT meetings and execution of meeting action items* Existing Product and Day-to-day Maintenance of business* Support existing product offering through field support & issue resolution, product enhancements/improvements, and lead change management within the business to ensure successful correction or adoption.* Project mangaement support. Lead small projects from conception to completion through developing alignment and deliverables of team to ensure success (customer satisfaction). i.e. Conference planningCross-Functional Responsibilities:* Install Action Committee member* Product representative for Committee meetings* Product representative for RBU Operations* Plan Review meeting representative* Technical & CAD/Product support for RBU concernsBehavioral Requirements/Job Competencies:* Takes Initiative - Demonstrates willingness to take action on problems or opportunities without prompting; possesses intrinsic desire and willingness to push toward achieving desired goal or end-state without suggestion from others; prepares alternatives so outcome is not jeopardized by unexpected barriers; exhibits desire to blaze new trails as means to end.* Team Orientation - Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done; is quick to cooperate versus expect others to bend to his/her wishes; supports joint ownership and shared recognition for results; recognizes advantages of group participation in planning and problem solving. * Develops Technical Competence - Seeks to stay abreast of new developments in core competencies and learn enough about related fields to apply knowledge effectively in business; enjoys learning and is intellectually curious; has strong desire to continuously improve knowledge, skills, and abilities; sees learning and knowledge as keys to building skills and abilities essential to job and career success. * Makes Profitable Recommendations in Contributor Role - Proactively weighs decisions, recommendations, and actions against their impact on bottom-line; looks for options that accomplish what needs to be done without compromising profitability; understands economics of processes used and those of customers; leverages knowledge of business and customer to provide recommendations that are efficient and practical. * Attention to Detail - Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details; thorough and consistent in following up at detail level; seeks to become expert in disciplines related to adopted career path to ensure quality and precision in work; takes pride in knowledge base and level of expertise. * Maximizes Results by Anticipating Obstacles that Could Impede Progress - Able to sort through bureaucracy, complexity or politics to focus on required results; is not caught unprepared when obstacles are encountered; meets self-imposed standards of excellence by delivering agreed upon results that are straightforward and customer definedQualifications* Bachelor s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent job-specific work experience.* Construction / Cabinetry knowledge* Excellent listening skills and interpersonal communication* Technological capabilities* Proficient in 3D CAD software; preferred SolidWork* Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectivelyPhysical Requirements* Assembles prototype product using power and hand tools. Lifts/moves parts, weighing up to 60 pounds, during engineering evaluations to determine form, fit, and function.* Travel required (up to 25%) Associated topics: building, draft, function, infrastructure, land, road, roadway, structural analysis, traffic, transportation

Keywords: California Closets, Grand Rapids , Product Engineer, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan