We are looking for Product DevelopmentManager in our Kansas City World Headquarters location.
Diverse, high visibility position that requires a solid mechanical engineering foundation and the ability to manage cross-functional teams through the product development process. Responsibilities include analysis and design of all electromechanical systems and leading new product development projects from concept to post launch, including design, prototyping, testing, cost/benefit analysis, etc.
Electromechanical systems including tank erection jacks, hydraulic controls, unloaders, pump systems, automated doors, and misc. components that complement bolted storage tanks. These systems include machine design involving pulleys, belts, gears, chains, sprockets, conveying screws, strength of materials, part stress analysis and sizing, motors, VFD’s, and control systems. Responsible for managing day to day engineering design submittal process, supporting sales, drafting, and manufacturing for all mechanical product quotes and orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Design and configuration of all mechanical and controls components for the unloader product lines
· Design and configuration of all mechanical and controls components for the slurry pump systems
· Design and configuration of all mechanical and controls components for the automatic door systems for the Harvestore product line
· Manage cross functional new product development projects, including an understanding of roles and responsibilities for marketing, sales, engineering, procurement and manufacturing
· Develop and maintain actions plans identifying tasks, resources and start/completion dates
· Maintains R&D budget and financial assessment for product development projects
· Create and present project status updates to executive management team
· Perform make versus buy analysis and an understanding of cost accounting
· Assist marketing and sales with identifying product requirements through market research and the voice of the customer.
· Willing to travel 20% of time
· Position located in Dekalb, IL or Kansas City, MO
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required
· Professional engineering license a plus
· Project management experience
· Experience developing and launching new products through a stage gate process
· FEA experience required (Solidworks Simulation and/or Autodesk Nastran In-CAD)
· Controls experience a plus
· Solid modeling & CAD experience (Solidworks and/or Inventor)
About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes and specialty covers. With over 125 years of heritage and 350,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam. CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.
***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.
CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.