Industrial - Development Engineer - Portsmouth, RI

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Job description

As a Development Engineer, you'll lead the entire product development lifecycle, from design and trials to production scale-up, ensuring seamless transitions to manufacturing. You'll collaborate with customers and internal teams, offer technical expertise, and manage schedules to bring innovative products to life while addressing production challenges and optimizing processes.

Client Details

Our client is a leading global company known for its expertise in materials and solutions that enhance everyday life. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead Product Development: Manage the entire lifecycle of new products from design through production, ensuring successful transition to manufacturing.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with customers, engineering, quality, and production teams to develop products that meet specifications and deadlines.
• Provide Technical Expertise: Offer guidance to manufacturing teams to resolve issues and support customers, including on-site assistance as needed.
• Coordinate Schedules: Align product development timelines with customers, supply chain, and operations to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review Contracts: Contribute to the contract review team for new product development initiatives driven by customer and commercial needs.
• Update Documentation: Ensure design documents and plant modifications adhere to approved procedures and requirements.
• Define Control Plans: Develop and implement control plans for new product introductions, working with the Quality Department on test plans.
• Evaluate Vendors and Equipment: Conduct technical assessments of vendors and equipment to support the adoption of new processes and technologies.

Profile

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a technical role within a Manufacturing or Development environment, and at least 1 year in Project Management.
• Skills: Demonstrated initiative, strong organizational and decision-making abilities, with a high degree of customer orientation.
• Technical Expertise: Minimum of 1 year of experience in CNC Machining, Assembly, Injection Molding, or Compression Molding Manufacturing.
• Principles Knowledge: Familiarity with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) or Lean Manufacturing principles, including Kaizen, 5S, and Pilot Projects.
• Industry Experience: At least 1 year of experience in the Aerospace industry is preferred.
• Standards Knowledge: Knowledge of AS-9100, IATF-16949, APQP, and PPAP is preferred.

Job Offer

What's To Offer:

• Innovative Work Environment: Engage in cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development programs designed to advance your career.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of flexible working hours and remote work options to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Dynamic Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that values creativity, teamwork, and innovation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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