What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Jolly Pets?
Who We Are
Here at Jolly Pets, we continue to seek new and innovative ways to develop superior products for your companion. Our vision is not just to make a toy; it’s to make a quality toy that will enrich your pet’s life. Jolly Pets will always be a brand you can count on to develop fun, creatively designed products with your dog in mind. Our company was founded in 1994 as a subsidiary of Horsemen's Pride, Inc. The great success of the original Jolly Ball manufactured for the equine industry under the Horsemen's Pride name prompted the inception of Jolly Pets. We are a growing brand with an impressive footing in the E-Commerce pet supply space. At Jolly Pets, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. Joining our team means being part of a dynamic company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. We are animal lovers, and hope you are too!
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our team. This role will involve the design, development, testing, and launch of innovative new products for the pet market. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, a passion for product development, and a keen eye for quality and efficiency. As a New Product Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that new products meet customer needs, industry standards, and company goals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Product Design & Development : Lead the design and development process of new products, ensuring functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Prototyping & Testing : Create prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate design concepts, ensuring performance, durability, and compliance with industry standards.
- Collaboration : Lead a cross-functional development team, including sales, marketing, and manufacturing, to bring new products from concept to market.
- Product Improvements : Identify opportunities for product enhancements, both in design and manufacturing processes, to improve product performance and reduce costs.
- Documentation & Compliance : Develop technical documentation, including product specifications, user manuals, and safety compliance reports, ensuring that all products adhere to regulatory standards.
- Market Research : Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive products to drive innovation and ensure the development of products that meet market demands.
- Problem Solving : Troubleshoot issues in the product development lifecycle, from design through production, and work towards effective solutions.
- Product Launch Support : Provide engineering support during product launches, including training, technical support, and troubleshooting.
Qualifications :
o Proficient in CAD software
o Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product testing
o Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
o Familiarity with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
o Background in plastics (roto-molding) and Lean methodologies a plus
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Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances
