New Product Development Engineer

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POSITION TITLE : New Product Development Engineer

LOCATION : Benton Harbor, MI

Who is GAST Manufacturing?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

SCOPE OF ROLE : New product development at Gast Manufacturing begins with a product definition from the product management team where the specifications of the desired product are clearly outlined. It is the role of the engineer to develop, validate and launch into production a product that meets the requirements of the product definition. Key success metrics are meeting final product cost targets as well as adherence to launch timeline and project budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Establish Detailed Product Requirements : Must be able to conceptualize a compressor or vacuum system based on product definition document and input from sales and product management.

Engage in Concept / Prototype Design : With support of dedicated CAD designer, develop a concept that can be built and tested. This includes material and component selection, pneumatic and electrical design and all associated calculations.

Prototype Assembly and Testing : Oversee machining and procurement of prototype materials. Participate / oversee the assembly, troubleshooting and validation testing of working prototypes. This includes all electrical and pneumatic components.

Collect, Process and Present Technical Data : Accurately communicate milestone progress, product performance, project budget and product cost to internal and external stakeholders.

Create a Robust Manufacturing / Assembly Process : Utilize pilot builds, tooling engineering and manufacturing support staff to implement an efficient, cost effective and robust assembly and end-of-line testing process.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE :

On time delivery of project milestones.

Proper execution of all milestone documentation.

Adherence to the milestone process.

Proper product validation yielding low post-launch quality issues.

Maintain high level of trust and engagement with team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES :

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from ABET accredited university in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.

Minimum 2 years, preferred 4 years of functional and HANDS-ON product design and development experience with demonstrated expertise in bringing new products from concept to commercialization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE :

Pneumatic Technical Knowledge : Knowledge and experience in 1-3 pneumatic / fluid pump technologies (rotary vane,rocking piston, lobe, scroll etc.)

Manufacturing Process Knowledge : Experienced in 1-2 manufacturing technologies (sand casting, die casting, injection molding, etc.)

Software Knowledge : Experienced in MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SolidWorks, Wrike(or equivalent project mgmt. software).

Knowledge of Gast Processes (or Industry Equivalent) : Awareness of general engineering processes. Able to independently utilize milestone / tollgate process, product validation processes, engineering change requests, new model setup documentation, lab / model shop work orders, etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS :

Product Development Skills : Full Prototype capability (clean sheet design). Troubleshooting all performance, sound, vibration, temperature, or assembly issues.

Calculations : Bearing life, tolerance stacks, bore, stroke, pump up time, duty cycle, tip angle, compression ratio, eccentric balance, press-fit calcs, production test limits. Able to complete all mentioned calculations with little to no assistance.

Data Analysis : Understand and interpret basic performance curves, endurance measurements, temperature measurement and costed BOM analysis. Understand and interpret sound and vibration test results. Perform basic statistical analysis.

COMPETENCIES

Communication / Presentation : Prepare and present internal milestone reviews, design proposal / review, lead FMEA development, competitive evaluation presentations. Pro-actively providing clear, concise, consistent communication to internal and external stake holders.

Interpersonal Skill : Proactively reaches out for help with tact. Easily approachable and welcoming to all levels of organization. Good rapport with local co-workers, sales staff and customers alike.

Strategic Thinking : Able to navigate launch process for their own project. Identify what tasks need to happen in what order. Able to articulate why their project is important to business and value to market / customer.

Time Management : Able to use organizational tools to track their commitments and achieve timely execution.

CAPABILITIES

Clearly Articulate Technical Concepts : Communicate technical details effectively with sales, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, finance, customer service and end users.

Project Management : Manage and keep commitments, update documentation, provide data to project manager or team leader. Lead project action plan review(3W), build timeline, provide project documentation.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May require travel up to 10% of the time. Incumbent must be able to travel.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office. The position requires the incumbent travel to the various manufacturing facilities as much as 10% of the time. The work environment at the facilities can include excessive noise levels, exposure to weather elements, working around or adjacent to moving and mobile equipment and climbing ladders. Appropriate personal protective equipment including hearing protection, steel toe shoes, safety glasses and / or hard hats may be required while working in a facility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

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