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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and bringing to market innovative products that meet customer needs and business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance to ensure that products are developed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, a creative mindset, and the ability to solve complex problems. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and apply this knowledge to your work. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating detailed design specifications, conducting feasibility studies, and performing rigorous testing to ensure product reliability and performance. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to present your ideas and designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you are passionate about product development and have a proven track record of bringing successful products to market, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Design and develop new products from concept to production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product success.
- Create detailed design specifications and documentation.
- Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
- Perform rigorous testing and validation of products.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.
- Present ideas and designs to stakeholders.
- Ensure products meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Manage project timelines and budgets.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
- Optimize product designs for manufacturability.
- Conduct market research to identify customer needs.
- Develop prototypes and iterate designs based on feedback.
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for component sourcing.
- Analyze and improve existing products.
- Document all phases of the product development process.
- Support production and manufacturing teams during product launch.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product development.
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong project management abilities.
- Experience with prototyping and testing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with regulatory compliance and standards.
- Creative and innovative mindset.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with product lifecycle management.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a product you developed from concept to production?
- How do you approach problem-solving in product development?
- What CAD software are you proficient in?
- How do you ensure that your designs meet quality and regulatory standards?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging project you managed?
- How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies?
- Describe a time when you had to present your design to non-technical stakeholders.
- How do you handle tight deadlines and multiple projects?
- What is your experience with prototyping and testing?
- How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?
- Can you describe your experience with manufacturing processes?
- How do you ensure that your designs are optimized for manufacturability?
- What steps do you take to conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments?
- How do you handle feedback and iterate on your designs?
- Describe your experience with regulatory compliance and standards.
- How do you manage project timelines and budgets?
- What is your approach to mentoring and guiding junior engineers?
- Can you provide an example of how you improved an existing product?
- How do you document the product development process?
- What is your experience with quality assurance processes?