What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Q-Lab Corporation?
Description
Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Product Engineer to head our Q-SUN product line. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this position would be responsible for developing a deep domain expertise in our Q-SUN product line (Xenon Arc Test Chambers) including performance capabilities and model series history. This position would serve as the go-to product line resource and own new product development designs, design improvements, and cost reductions.
Responsibilities
Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.
We Offer
Q-Lab Corporation is currently seeking a Product Engineer to head our Q-SUN product line. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this position would be responsible for developing a deep domain expertise in our Q-SUN product line (Xenon Arc Test Chambers) including performance capabilities and model series history. This position would serve as the go-to product line resource and own new product development designs, design improvements, and cost reductions.
Responsibilities
- Develop deep domain expertise in Q-SUN product line (Xenon Arc Test Chambers) including performance capabilities and model series history
- Serve as a go-to product line resource for Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
- Ownership of assigned engineering projects including new product developments, design improvements, and cost reductions
- Develop and validate innovative designs to meet all requirements for safety, reliability, performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Plan and manage project requirements, technical risks, deliverables, and timelines
- Document work effectively (engineering reports, test instructions, engineering changes)
- Facilitate regular product line reviews with Senior Management Team
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
- 8 years professional experience in a product development and/or manufacturing environment
- Design and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems such as heaters, blowers, motors, 3-phase power, machine controls wiring
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and experience delivering technical solutions
- Proficiency in 3D design skills and design translation
- Strong time and task management skills; effectively manage multiple priorities
- Data-driven decision making; capable of planning, gathering, and analyzing data
- Proficiency in writing and presentation for technical audiences
- Design and troubleshooting of pneumatic and fluid control systems such as solenoid valves, actuators, regulators, flow meters, pumps, nozzles
- Deeper experience in one or more core areas: mechanical design, rapid prototyping, sheet metal, injection molding, weldments, fabrication processes, filtration, air handling, etc.
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor, Vault
Q-Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers and corrosion testers. We also perform weathering and corrosion testing services, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. We maintain a global presence with testing facilities located in the US and sales and distribution facilities located in England, Germany and China. Our world-class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.
We Offer
- Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I-90 in Westlake, Ohio.
- A Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 11 years running!
- A proven track record of success.
- Excellent compensation package including profitability bonus and company-funded retirement plan.
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability and Life.
- Generous Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule.
- Fun, friendly working atmosphere!