What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineer position at Claborn Manufacturing?
R&D Product Engineer
Job Description:
- In this position, you will oversee new product design, product testing, and reviewing/improving production and fabrication processes and procedures. An engineering background in sheet metal fabrication is needed. A high attention to detail, and the ability to optimize production processes for maximum efficiency are necessary for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Work with sales and engineering teams to research, design, and develop new products that complement our current detention equipment product line.
- Prepare shop fabrication drawings for new product prototypes.
- Responsible for all current in-house testing which requires periodic updates.
- Monitor and maintain test report files.
- Responsible to work with all outside third party testing agencies.
- Assess and analyze our current processes to improve our production procedures, increase production, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Work with maintenance and plant managers as necessary to assist them in making jigs/fixtures to maximize productivity of machinery and workers.
- Assist in reviewing all operations to maintain an efficient and safe work environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience of working in a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (SolidWorks preferred).
- Good math and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to produce accurate work while multitasking and operating with minimal supervision
- Minimal travel required