What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Test Engineer - Kimball International, Jasper, IN - Jasper, IN position at Kimball International?
If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.
The ideal candidate will be located near our Jasper, IN headquarters and be able to work primarily from this location.
Role Description:
The Product Test Engineer is responsible for the execution of the testing and calibration requirements for the R&D testing and calibration laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the execution of testing and services of the Lab
- Provides technical assistance to ensure accuracy of testing, analysis, calibration, and reporting to the customer
- Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards
- Responsible for conducting testing and calibration in accordance with the quality system
- Provide support to product line management, engineering and design in new product development, engineering changes and process improvements
- Support PDP and NPI processes
- Work with PLM, Engineering and Quality to resolve product field performance issues
- Develop new internal product performance standards and test methods to meet changing product use conditions and new product markets
- Develop new material performance test standards and test methods
- Support PLM, field sales and customer service with product performance technical inquiries
- Work with engineering and corporate risk on field liability risk issues
- Responsible to facilitate testing with outside labs
- Conduct facility tours of the testing lab for guest services
- Complete projects in a timely manner
- BIFMA Committee work
Skills to Perform This Role:
Interpersonal Skills
- Honest and ethical
- Extreme attention to detail
- Team oriented
- Tactful, assertive, flexible, patient and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Creative thinking
- Ability to build and sustain relationships
- Analytical trouble shooting capabilities
- Ability to keep humor in the workplace
- Strong strive for success
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of engineering sciences and practices
- Knowledge of product performance standards: ANSI, BIFMA, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, UL, CPSC, etc.
- Knowledge of materials test methods: ASTM, ISO, etc.
- Demonstrates capability with BIFMA and UL standards
- Knowledge of calibration methods
- Understanding of mechanical and physical properties of various materials; metals, plastics, wood, etc.
- Understanding of PDP, NPI, and EC processes
- Knowledge of product testing and material testing methodology and techniques
- Understanding of failure mode and effects analysis and design for manufacturing/assembly
- Understanding of sustainability and product design
- Ability to perform root cause failure analysis
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality system requirements
Communication Skills
- Good listening skills
- Good written, verbal, presentation skills
- Ability to communicate technical issues
- Represent Kimball in difficult business and technical discussions with customers
Leadership Skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good team building skills
- Initiative
- Respect for others point of view
Business Skills
- Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs
- Ability to follow standard practice and procedures
- Good time management
- Understanding of role in the company
- Knowledge of furniture industry
- Understanding of financial fundamentals
Qualifications:
Work/Educational Requirements
- Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science
- 2 years in product testing, preferred
- 2 years in quality system experience, preferred
The ideal candidate will be located near our Jasper, IN headquarters and be able to work primarily from this location.
Qualifications:
Work/Educational Requirements
- Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science.
- 2 years in product testing, preferred.
- 2 years in quality system experience, preferred.