Senior Advanced Product Engineer
DISHER
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zeeland, mi, usa
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Senior Advanced Product Engineer – Zeeland, Michigan
DISHER is currently partnering with a local company seeking a creative engineer to join their team as part of their Advanced Engineering group. The engineer will be responsible for applying new concepts and technology to create innovative products within the building industry. This role involves developing and bringing new products to market, collaborating within a team-based environment, and ensuring products meet customer needs through rigorous testing and development processes.
What it's like to work here:
Working here means being part of a collaborative, team-based environment where creativity and innovation are highly valued. Employees enjoy the challenge of bringing new products to market, with a strong emphasis on understanding and applying new technologies to meet consumer needs. The culture fosters continuous learning and growth, with a "can do" attitude that inspires team members to push boundaries and achieve excellence in product development.
What you will get to do:
- Apply new concepts and technology to create innovative products within the building industry.
- Develop and bring new products to market within a team-based, collaborative work environment.
- Share learnings and experiences with others in the organization through strong communication skills.
- Develop testing plans for new concepts where no predetermined plans exist.
- Anticipate consumer use and potential abuse of products.
- Develop DFMEA, DVP&R’s, Test Plans, Cost Estimates, Prototypes, etc.
- Work within a stage gate process to ensure successful product development.
- Juggle multiple projects at various stages of development.
- Contribute to an inspired team culture with a "can do" attitude.
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
What will make you successful:
- A drive to understand new technology and how things work, coupled with the ability to apply them to products that solve consumer needs.
- Broad understanding of engineering principles with a mechanical focus, and a basic understanding of materials, electrical, and optical areas.
- A strong desire to learn and explore new areas.
- Ability to discern potential short-term solutions from longer research needs.
- Passion for product development and a strong testing background.
- Demonstrated track record of bringing new products to market.
- Flexible thinking and a passion for getting things right.
- A keen understanding of the ups and downs of R&D, knowing when to shelve a project and when to push through issues.
- Attention to detail to ensure products satisfy customer wants and needs.
- Passion for learning and pushing for what could be rather than what already is.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field and 8+ years of hands-on new product experience.
- 5+ years of experience with design and manufacture of injection molded products preferred.
- Hands-on experience with glass or building products is a plus.
- Project and time management skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Practical experience with DOE, DFMEA, and capability studies.
- Basic electronic knowledge with prototyping using Arduinos and simple coding is a plus.
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