Department: Product Development

Reports To:  Dir. of Product Development

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: 35%

Job Status: Full-Time

Positions Supervised: Product Designer

At Janco, we firmly believe our purpose is to Glorify God and serve the world with simplified solutions.

Our Core Values:

CUSTOMER-DRIVEN: We create success for our customers by delivering quality products and services.

TEAMWORK: We work together toward a common purpose.

BE OUR BEST: We serve our customers with passion, energy, and confidence.

EMPOWER: We inspire courage, creativity, and continuous improvement.

RESPECT: We are straightforward with open minds and kind hearts.

FAMILY: We care for one another and appreciate each other’s unique gifts.

We are seeking a process-driven individual who has a passion for innovation and desire to go to the limits of what is technically possible with our development team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Innovation and Development Engineer will lead all stages of product development by applying a thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices from concept to market.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaborate with marketing to identify the needs and goals for new product development and performance enhancement of current products.

Develop scope, schedule and budget for projects based on agreed upon roadmap; driving project deliverables from start to finish.

Lead a Product Designer by assigning responsibilities and coaching for performance development.

Conceptualize new product ideas using CAD software.

Review materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other factors for best performance and cost.

Design, fabricate, and test prototypes.

Create and maintain required project documentation.

Create accurate and detailed bill of materials, parts, weldments, and assembly drawings.

Facilitate product development meetings that seek to achieve alignment across applicable functions.

Present routine project updates to leadership.

Oversee and participate in all established project deliverables and overall project execution.

Facilitate resolution to engineering roadblocks.

Develop quality control criteria.

Provide technical and warranty support for customers.

Attend industry events.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Prioritizes a safety-first mentality.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proven planning and project management skills.

Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Creative, innovative, out of the box thinking.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Experience: 1 years planning and product design experience; industry specific product experience a plus

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: CAD software, 3D Modeling, CMM Software

BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401K Matching
• No weekends
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand O

Walk O

Sit O

Handling/Fingering C

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

N (NOT APPLICABLE) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (OCCASIONALLY) Occupation requires this activity 0 – 2.5 hours/day

F (FREQUENTLY) Occupation required this activity 2.5 – 5.5 hours/day

C (CONSTANTLY Occupation requires this activity 5.5 hours/day

Other Physical Requirements: Safety-toe shoes, protective eye wear when entering the shop. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may be equally performed in a climate-controlled office environment as well as on the shop floor in a non-climate-controlled environment.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform within another function to support business needs, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Janco is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected class.