Seeking a contract Product Engineer to help us thru the duration of 2017. This project is for the furniture industry and the candidate will be responsible for:
-Ensuring production of profitable product desirable by customers.
-Development, and introduction of new products and production support for existing products and/or product line enhancements that fall within strategic direction of company
-Leading project teams for designated ('B' level or less) projects.
-Ensuring performance (business, profit, product and functionality) to specifications.
-Conducting cost reduction activities to determine material, labor, and overhead costs.
-Investigating and analyzing competitive products to determine product performance, costs, and packaging methods.
-Providing technical direction to other staff members and interfaces at all organizational levels.
-Designing and developing solutions for new products using Pro-E, enhancements, and existing product lines through selection of materials, form, fit, function, design failure mode effect analysis and design reliability testing. Determines best practices and processes to minimize labor, material, and overhead costs, and assure manufacturability to increase market share and profitability.
-Participating in analysis of competitive products by evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, product performance, and packaging to determine competitiveness of product offerings.
Candidates with a background working in the furniture industry and have a background in Pro-E and or Creo design will be highly considered. Qualified candidates please respond with an updated resume.