Product Development Engineer (New Ulm)

Description:

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company, meaning every employee-owner shares in our success. As an ESOP since 1998, we contribute 10–12% of your annual pay toward your retirement—at no cost to you.

For over 60 years, we’ve built custom motors and components for some of the world’s toughest environments—from outer space to the battlefield, racetracks, and deep drilling sites.

We’re currently looking for a Product Development Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact on how products move from concept to production. If you're excited by complex challenges and want to be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative team, join us in our mission: “Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible.”

What you will be responsible for:

The Product Development Engineer will work cross-functionally to support product and process development of complex technologies and ensure efficient and effective implementation into a production environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Provide guidance to others related to the functional deliverables associated with prototype, tool design, Project Management, and Quality Systems.

- Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans.

- Execute activities related to development manufacturing planning, including definition of bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, inspection requirements, understanding and application of quality requirements, etc. to ensure that the product meets the customer’s requirements and is delivered on time and within budget.

- Supports all aspects of technical reviews.

- Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual and regulatory requirements.

- Creates technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results.

- Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies, improvements and risk assessments for their products or technology.

- Establishes and cultivates a network of support (design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.

- Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks.

- Using design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities, translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications.

- Support development builds associated with assigned projects.

Requirements:

What you will need:

Education / Experience

- Bachelor's (BS) degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college.

- General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.).

- Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.

Knowledge / Skills

- Demonstrated strong financial acumen and uses this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures.

- Exhibits effective communication (verbal and written) with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers. Including the ability effectively summarize and communicate technical information to internal and external customers.

- Proficient at documenting processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non-technical), and test methods.

- Demonstrated expert level working knowledge of concepts and applications related to engineering/scientific discipline and/or role both internal and external to the Company.

- Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies.

- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

- Exposure to project management principles and practices.

- Understand and follow the Company’s Quality System and documentation practices.

What you will get...

- An awesome employee-ownership culture

- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)

- Paid time off

- 401k match and ESOP contributions

- Flexible work environment

- Education reimbursement

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.

Salary Description:

$75,000 - $95,000 annual / annual DOQ

May fill position at a higher level depending on qualifications.

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.