Cobalt Product Engineer

Job Title:                     Product Engineer
Department:               Engineering
Reports To:                 Engineering Manager
FLSA Status:               Salary

Summary:  This position will be focused on providing support to new product integration and sustain current boat products built within the Cobalt facility, to demonstrate proficiency in technical support, and be able to lead engineering projects. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead new product running at production and provide training.
• Create and provide Engineering Standards (Engineering Documentation).
• Identify customer problems and create functional prototypes offering solutions.
• Review existing product design and identify weaknesses. Propose, implement, and monitor effectiveness of improvements
• Source parts as required, manage vendors issues as needed.
• Build early concepts of parts designs and thoroughly test them for validation.
• Drafting product design ideas or concepts to reduce cost or improve efficiency (VA/VE)
• Support Cobalt departments at all levels 

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience
• Relevant work experience preferred
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Trouble shooting skills and attention to details
• CAD Proficient (2D – 3D) AutoCad, Rhino, Solidworks
• MS Office proficient 
• Analytical thinker
• Ability to project manage
• Ability to work in fast pace and high-volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments and deadlines
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to provide excellent customer service skills

Education and/or Experience:  

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:    Normal office environment of sitting and standing.

1. Sits             4 hours
2. Stands        3 hours
3. Walks         3 hours
4. Drives        0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  

Maximum: 20 (lbs)                    Frequently: 5 (lbs)                     Occasionally: 10 (lbs)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:    Right,   Occasional                    Left, Occasional
2. Pushing/Pulling:      Right,   Occasional                    Left, Occasional
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right,   Constant                       Left, Constant

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: None                        Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At Waist:              Occasional
2. Squatting:                           Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:   Occasional
4. Kneeling On Ground:           Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:  Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical 10-hour workdays, willing to work overtime as needed.

Competencies:

Teamwork:  Must be willing to be part of a team and show this attribute daily through actions; contribute a positive team spirit.  Support other team members and their success.  Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Use feedback to improve your performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Consistently be at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.

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