SCOPE OF POSITION:
Conducts and engages in innovation, new product development, product testing, and product/process improvement aligned with strategic product development goals. Provides high level consultative leadership to projects. Goals are cross-functional multi-skilled development, focusing on producing tangible product increments within a short time frame.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
Review, sign, and seal engineering plans, calculations and design documents in compliance with applicable building codes, state regulations and project integration.
Drives cross-functional team development (across CS locations when suitable) of New Product Development (NPD) initiatives with a goal of production readiness and commercialization.
Breaks down complex product ideas into actionable technical tasks. Design these technical tasks with the goal of producing tangible results within a short duration of time.
Studies and recommends techniques to improve existing products. Performs detailed internal and external tests on a wide range of products and/or product samples. Compiles comprehensive test reports to ensure knowledge is shared among team.
Conducts research, plans and executes trials. Summarizes research and trials through detailed reports.
Locates and interfaces with outside vendors of materials and/or processes as required in support of NPD initiatives and completing technical tasks.
Constructs, tests and fabricates physical proto@types of potential new designs. Produces high quality proto@type reports that address this proto@type's material usage, building process, test results, cost information, and sustainability evaluations.
At certain locations, may head up various projects by supervising at the group level of construction and testing of pilot models and components, competitive models, quality control checkouts, etc.
Performs basic costing activities including return on investment (ROI) calculations.
Develops, adapts, analyzes and ensures accuracy of drawings, calculations and specifications to suit client needs.
Provides coaching and guidance to manufacturing operations to solve difficult problem and technical issues as requested.
Keeps well informed on new developments in the product development field through contact with educational institutions, professional societies, manufacturers and trade shows, perusal of texts, technical papers, journals and periodicals.
Recommends capital expenditures along with sales and production methods for new products.
Keeps abreast of new developments, materials or processes for use in adaptations to organization products.
Participates in trade association and code regulating bodies on behalf of the company.
Actively participates in all learning opportunities with the goal to further build cross-functionality and self-sufficiency within the development team.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION: (Minimum Education and/or Experience required)
B.S. Degree (M.S. preferred) in Engineering or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; P.E. license preferred or ability to achieve within 1 year.
Must have extensive knowledge of building codes, including local amendments and working relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and special inspectors
Must have extensive knowledge within the field of engineering specific to product development (i.e. mechanical: fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, static force analysis, dynamic force analysis, and other mechanical property related topics). Stays abreast within engineering field.
Must be a self-starter, with demonstrated autonomy, able to handle unexpected events and take advantage of opportunities to achieve results that consistently exceed expectations
Must perform as a flexible team member and be a proficient leader and developer of people
Must be able to work successfully and lead in team efforts - experience in cross functional team leadership and/or participation.
Must be able to communicate with employees at all levels in the organization, customers of all background, and technical partners from different industries.
Effective use of time and resources to accomplish product development objectives.
Proficient in MS Office and other applicable drawing/design software related to specific Engineering field.
Knowledge and experience in 3D modeling simulation software is desired.
Knowledge of construction and fabrication methods.
Must have strong knowledge in the scientific method.
Understanding of Lean manufacturing, Agile methodology, and basic financial accounting knowledge is preferred.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical data furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and deal with several abstract, conceptual variables.
Ability to travel to job sites, design offices and regulatory meetings (domestically and internationally, if required) for new product evaluation, review existing product issues and project integration design meetings
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES, INC.
Founded in 1948, Construction Specialties (CS) is a specialty building products manufacturer. CS provides solutions to building challenges that architects, designers, building owners, facility managers, and contractors face every day. Since inventing the first extruded louver, CS has become a global leader in all our product categories. Our products are a part of some of the most iconic buildings around the world-from the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the Oculus at the World Trade Center Transit Hub in Manhattan. If you want to work in an inspiring atmosphere and collaborate with customers and colleagues to solve challenges, we're the right place for you. CS: People. Buildings. Better.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
