Research and Development Engineer

Position Overview

The Lead Product Engineer manages full project leadership in the development of wire and cable products while satisfying internal and external customer requirements. This position handles

identification and implementation of raw materials offering lower costs and/or improved performance, and mentors less experienced engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads the development of wire and cable processes and products that meet internal and external customer requirements and expectations. Develops and/or utilize statistical and theoretical modeling techniques for designing new products
• Supports the identification and implementation of cost reductions via raw materials and/or changes to existing products while meeting internal and external customer requirements and expectations
• Schedules trials and testing, performs limited, basic research, collects and records in user friendly databases product, process, raw material and test data
• Actively pursues continuous improvement in product, process and material training skills
• Performs engineering studies and publishes reports containing objectives, data, results, analyses, conclusions, recommendations and source of error
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor
• s degree in engineering or a related field
  
  

Minimum Experience Required

• Four (4) years of related experience
  
  

License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required

• n/a
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Self starter and independent thinker
  
  

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• Microsoft Office Suite