Product Development Engineer IV

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Product Development Engineer will support new product development for Wind, PV, and Energy Storage products. The designer delivers new products from provided requirements through production while considering project schedule, scope, and cost (concept thru production release). The designer supports Engineering in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies as needed. Will support the development of installation and integration systems, lab systems and test beds. Will support prototype FFF (form, fit, function) as well as FAI (first article inspection) activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work on ongoing development of new and existing product lines with moderate to high design complexity in a lead role.

- Design 3D parts and assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

- Draft 2D prints in compliance with company standards using CAD software.

- Calculate factors like tolerance and critical function dimensions.

- Prepare and review a bill of materials (BOM) for all necessary products.

- Lead design reviews for required department personnel (fabrication, welding, assembly, shipping, etc).

· Attend design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Check drawings with high complexity from other designers according to company standards.

- Work with product management to create new proposals based on customer requests.

- Communicate effectively with other departments including configuration management, quality, and procurement.

- Support Engineering Change Orders with high complexity by working with necessary departments to refine designs and/or manufacturing processes.

- Maintain and increase technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, online training courses, completing relevant certifications.

- Apply design for manufacturing, assembly, serviceability (DFx) best practices.

- Ability to adapt to changes in requirements, priorities, and deadlines.

- Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to parts and drawings as needed.

- Setup FEA and CFD studies and run simulation with Engineer oversight.

- Incorporate structural and thermal analysis considerations into designs by interpreting FEA and CFD reports with Engineer oversight.

- Identify areas for process improvement within engineering and initiate research into implications of changes.

- Responsible for definition of design inputs, prototyping, feasibility testing protocols and the concept selection process.

- Responsible for creating and maintaining device/product specifications (typically includes 3D models and prints).

- Responsible for completion of design verification and validation activities by developing or collaborating with testing partners to develop test methodologies when consensus testing standards are not applicable. Also, includes engineering study development, evaluation, and execution, if applicable.

- Provides technical support to cross-functional team members including but not limited to technically reviewing marketing collaterals, providing product information for regulatory submissions, and making technical product presentations to customers and sales teams.

- Responsible for planning, processing, and performing all given tasks in an efficient manner.

- Manage issues and follow up with appropriate teams to ensure all issues are resolved prior to final product release.

- Detect critical issues in a timely manner to increase product quality and stability in a rapidly progressing industry.

- Provide recommendations to management concerning issues detected.

- Requires movement and transportation of equipment or samples with a high IP (intellectual property) security mentality.

- Perform work under time schedules which are normally periodic or cyclical and include: time sensitive job stress, fatigue, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, language barriers, and product management stress.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Required: High School Diploma or GED

· Required: 8-10 years of mechanical design related experience

· Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in CAD Mechanical or related study

· Familiarity with SolidWorks Simulation (FEA) & Flow (CFD)

· Intermediate Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD (parts, assemblies, and drawings)

· Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software ecosystem

· Intermediate Proficiency with time management and prioritizing various tasks

COMPENTCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Leadership:

- Ability to contribute to and support the execution of department vision.

- Hold yourself accountable for results.

- Ability to develop and mentor team members.

- Ability to communicate/sell/influence the organization to onboard stakeholders. Ability to plan, manage cross functional teams, and drive accountability.

- Ability to make timely decisions that are best for the company.

- Critical Thinking:

- Ability to solve highly complex product issues through technical insight and collaboration with companywide and/or industry peers.

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

- Ability to identify and highlight issues early on and quickly develop and execute plans to address.

- Analytical:

- Ability to process significant amount of data in a coherent, systematic fashion and extract the most critical information.

- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

- Communication:

- Ability to summarize and communicate analytical results across all levels of the organization.

- Ability to communicate in written and oral form in and clear and articulate manner.

- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

- Technical Competencies:

- Experience and familiarity with Wind, PV and Energy Storage Systems.

- Familiar with product data management (PDM) best practices

- Strong and effective interdepartmental communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of clients and staff.

- Establish Relationships:

- Proven track record in establishing deep and lasting customer partnerships.

- Change Management:

- Agent of positive change, innovation, and continuous improvement. Must be able to influence technical and non-technical executives and senior leaders.

- Challenges the status quo, proven track record of driving change and teaching/motivating individuals to develop & implement new ways of thinking and doing business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Plano, TX 75074 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Plano, TX 75074: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person