What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Product Development Technical Specialist position at The Raymond Corporation?
About our company:
The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
About our team:
The Energy Solutions (ESS) business unit is a “Startup within an established, global company” at the Rochester Toyota Material Handling North America Energy Solutions Development Center, leading technical aspects of an emerging business with the support of an established world known company and brand. Join our growing engineering team to identify, develop, and deploy leading-edge energy storage technologies for various material handling vehicle platforms that enable best in class Total Cost of Ownership for our customers in productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
About the position:
The ideal candidate has worked in a new product design and development with electro-mechanical systems, energy products or other fabrication and production environments.
As a New Product Development Technical Specialist, you will:
- Have ownership/oversite of the prototype build operations to support new product development.
- Lead and coordinate new build activities.
- Collect, record and maintain required product measurements during and after build events.
- Organized and maintain tools and equipment in the NPD build area.
- Organized and maintain an inventory of purchased materials and components.
- Kit materials for upcoming builds.
- Facilitate component modification and/or rework.
- Identify commercial tools and equipment required to safely perform required process steps.
- Identify custom tooling needs and opportunities.
- Evaluate prototype parts, designs, process and procedures.
- Isolate non-conforming materials that are out of date, a previous revision or no longer needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate the shipping/receiving of materials.
- Consult and review parts and service requirements of the engineering team
- Effectively and efficiently determine suppliers from wide range products and services in support of the Energy Solutions team, including current approved suppliers.
- Prepare and execute Request's for Quote (RFQ's) for both Goods and Services.
- Performs incoming inspection with the support of engineering to identify non-conforming materials or tooling.
- Actively pursue updates on past due purchase orders to mitigate potential disruptions.
- Uphold ethical buying principles while fostering a culture of integrity and transparency in the procurement process.
About the work environment:
Typically works under normal office conditions. Time will be spent in a lab environment where you will be required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the company policy. You will be required to manually lift, move, and manipulate parts up to 50 lbs. or use approved equipment to move heavier materials. This position will be a 50:50 office to lab split.
About you:
- Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or two-year technical/trade school certificate.
- Two or more years of related experience is required.
- Basic knowledge of power tools and hand tools.
- Knowledge of math, physics, and engineering principles.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.
- Strong time management, communication, and organization skills.
It would be great if you had:
- Engineering experience with prints/print requirements and designs with the ability to effectively understand to communicate with engineering.
- Engineering knowledge to understand new product design developmental processes.
- Fabrication or design experience including CAD, utilizing hand tools, and soldering skills.
- Experience with inspection equipment.
- Detail oriented with a high level of attention to detail while performing indirect procurement's purchasing tasks.
- Forklift operation experience.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
About the total compensation package:
Salary - $60,406 - $75,900 per year. Compensation commensurate with selected candidate's education and experience.
Relocation - This position may qualify for relocation.
Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:
- Vacation available on day 1.
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical and Rx Plan options
- Dental and Vision Plan options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
- ID Theft Protection
- Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability.
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
- Tuition Aid Program
Additional Details : Employment authorization required. The Raymond Corporation will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
Salary : $60,406 - $75,900
