Product Design Engineer
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Product Design Engineer
Schrader-Pacific - Virginia (Altavista 1/2 hour from Lynchburg, VA)
We are seeking an Engineer in Product Design and Application Engineering. This individual will have strong design skills using SolidWorks, supervise a subordinate (possible) and maintain control over engineering documentation, prints, and ECN process. Direct experience in automotive fluid control devices or valve mechanism design is desirable. This individual will work in a cross-functional team environment. We operate under Lean Enterprise methodologies and utilize Six Sigma techniques. Schrader - Pacific is a recognized world leader in high quality fluid control devices for the OEM and industrial markets. This position will be based in Altavista, VA. Position: Product Design Engineer Principle Activities: • Engineer for mature products as assigned. • Expectation to be involved in any new assigned product development programs that Product Engineering may be involved with. • Above is only considered a guideline and does not exclude other duties that may be assigned. • Manage new products as assigned to AQP (Advanced Quality Planning) goals and disciplines (ie: APQP, FMEA's, etc.). • To develop new product designs/drafting, as required, consistent with growth objectives. • Conduct and coordinate product reliability testing to assure all industry standards are met. • Evaluate new products and components to assure all critical characteristics are within established design requirements. • Assist in establishing material specifications and requirements. • Assist in marketing and quality control, as required, with customer contact. • Work with customers to initiate new products. • Provide design and development support.
Required Qualifications:
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineer or similiar • Minimum of 3 Years Related Experience in Product or System Development • Software Skills: 3D Solid Works and 2D Drafting • Experience in design, development, validation testing and production launch of new innovative products • Design and develop test stands and fixtures • Ability to write technical specifications and technical reports • Experience in Product Development • Understanding of quality systems and quality statistics • Experience in design of valves desireable