What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Habasit?
POSITION IS ON-SITE IN MIDDELTOWN, CT
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
OVERVIEW OF POSITION :
Develops new products and optimizes existing products
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION- PRIMARY :
- Drive New Product Development Projects
o Perform design of experiments (DOE). Propose and execute experiment plans. Analyze laboratory
and production data in support of projects.
o Prepare prototypes for internal testing and field testing.
o Laboratory testing including tensile, coefficient of friction, abrasion, rheology, and others.
o Maintain clear laboratory notes & prepare test reports.
o Support production trials including preparation, documentation, supervision, sample collection and
testing.
o Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to facilitate development and
commercialization of new products.
o Maintenance and upkeep of lab environment, equipment and supplies.
o Create and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures.
o Supervise scale up of new raw materials and products from R&D to manufacturing.
o Support manufacturing team with process improvement and troubleshooting projects.
o Lead raw material qualification projects in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturing
teams.
COMPETENCIES / SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements / preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
