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Description
Salary: $55,930
DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
To lead engineering projects, bring new products to production, and improve existing products within the established time frames in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocolsRESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Facilitate meetings for product development and design reviews with both internal and external stake holders
Construct and maintain project timelines and Design History Files (DHF's)
Serve as technical project lead with outside design partners and suppliers
Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals
Document and report project progress to stakeholders
Provide timely responses to project related questions via multiple communication channels
Produce innovative designs that improve existing products by aiding in manufacturability and improving quality while reducing fields claims in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocols
Produce innovative designs for accessories that complements Pride's product line in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocols
Ensure designs are safe, effective, manufacturable, reliable and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives are met
Develop, release and revise mechanical drawings and 3D models
Assist and direct selection of materials for best application
Create and implement Change Orders to release new option, model, and finished good Bill of Materials (BOM)
Plan and create model and finished good BOMs that meet the requirements of Engineering, Sales, Reimbursement, Purchasing, Inventory, Manufacturing, Distribution, Technical Service, & Finance
Assist Pride's internal teams to qualify new suppliers and/or alternative components to ensure global production needs are met
Perform inspections, verification and validation testing on parts and products
Mechanical building and assembly of prototype products such as beta samples, show samples, and test samples when needed
Assist in continuous improvement of design procedure and protocol to help drive design efficiency
Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements to make compliance recommendations
Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training, HIPAA and all Safety Training
Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessaryREQUIRED SKILLS
Must be skilled in time management, and be a creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Must have the ability to:
Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team
Use hand tools and standard power tools
Read and comprehend work instructions
Prepare and build prototypes
Prepare and present summary reports
Travel internationally at least twice a year for up to 2 weeks at a time
Lift/push/pull 40 lbs.
Must have:
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
Basic working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo
Strong mechanical inclination
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Proven successful time management and organizational skills to plan, design and implement each stage of a project within specific time constraints
Ability to guide, direct, and motivate team membersPREFERRED SKILLS
Basic familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulation preferred
Basic understanding of Lean Principles pref rred
Basic working knowledge of RoHS/REACH preferredREQUIRED EXPERIENCE
At least 1 years of experience in project management or Research & Development, OR at least 1 year of related professional experience in 3D solid modeling of mechanical components and assemblies along with 2D detailed drawingsPREFERRED EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of project management, Research & Development, or Manufacturing experience preferred
At least 3 years of professional experience in 3D solid modeling of mechanical components and assemblies along with 2D detail drawings preferred
At least 1 year of hands-on experience with machining, welding, and fabrication of mechanical assemblies preferred
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of fabricated mechanical structures preferred
At least 1 years of experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) preferred
At least 1 year of staff management experience in a Manufacturing or Product Development environment preferred
At least 3 years of experience with the specific products preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferredREQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, OR Associate Degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 6 years of experience in designing mechanical systems and assemblies
OR High School Diploma with at least 12 years of project management, Research & Development, or Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced working environmentPREFERRED EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, or Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred
Project Management Professional Certification or Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM preferredREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the futureDETAILS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
This is a safety sensitive position
In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities ActIf you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Reha