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VSE Corporation Sr. Product Development Engineer in Somerset, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 17955 Sr. Product Development Engineer Somerset, PA 15501, USA Req #3516 Thursday, September 19, 2024
SUMMARY:It is important that product development engineers be familiar with, and adhere to, appropriate industry product standards and specifications so that they may design quality products that represent the company well. They must also keep trends and the needs of consumers in mind when designing products. They may conduct tests to determine whether their products meet all requirements, and then document the results. Product development engineers may also be responsible for making improvements to existing design and development standards, developing new standards, and solving problems related to their products. In this way, they may affect product cost, performance, and quality. Product development engineers must often meet with members of various departments to review prototypes or discuss required design modifications.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead multiple engineering projects through product lifecycle (concept to post-production) Provide support to current product quality through investigation and development of test stands to aid in evaluation/validation Coordinate with drawing office for project requirements Develop 3D models and 2D print specifications as needed Executes automotive component evaluations and first article inspections as needed Prepares, 3D prints, and post-processes prototype/production parts as needed Coach, teach, mentor less experienced department staff Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree Minimum of 4 years of experience successfully delivering products to launch Understanding of manufacturing techniques as it relates to materials and tolerances for development Experience in PTC Creo CAD Software Experience with Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS Experience in PTC Windchill PLM/PDM Software Experience with National Instruments LabView Experience with hydraulics, electronics, and pneumatics for the development of test stands Experience with PLC Configurations and Ladder Logic, Automation Direct Productivity Suite Experience with Minitab Statistical software Experience with FEA/Simulation software such as PTC Creo Simulate, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, or ANSYS Simulation Experience with/exposure to AIAG tools to include FMEA, MSA, SPC, APQP, and PPAP Experience with Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) as it relates to material selection and orientation on the print bed Less than 10% travel expected of the role
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Professional Licensure (PE/EIT/PMP/CAPM) Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles (DMAIC or DFSS)
OTHER: The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.
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