Product Development Engineer

Position Overview

The Product Development Engineer acts as the technical owner for released products. The position drives design enhancements, resolves issues with manufacturing and implements changes that improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Product Development Engineer is a hands‑on investigator of product issues. The position investigates opportunities for improvement and creates solutions by testing new tools or equipment, creating mockups and draft technical writeups to document changes.

• Identify product enhancement opportunities
• Investigate and then create product design changes that will resolve any product performance issues
• Research and review existing product builds, then create designs to improve customer satisfaction
• Review and analyze customer application requests to determine practicality, resource requirements and overall viability
• Determine product design changes to cut waste during manufacturability
• Build prototypes to test changes
• Test out new tools or tool modifications
• Go to the production floor to remedy manufacturing concerns
• Create product design changes to meet changing building or energy code requirements
• Determine solutions to resolve complex engineering issues
• Draft the technical writings to document product changes that will go into effect
• Help with development of product instructions, User Guides and installation documentation
• Work with Product Specialists to define and update Standard Operating Procedures
• Answer questions about product changes or capabilities
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.
• Interact and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner.
• Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis.
• Communicate via email, prepare reports and work schedules.
• Review and analyze data and information in the Engineering Library.
• Plan, prioritize and monitor product change activities.
• Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.

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.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software:
  Excel, Word, Outlook
• Proficient with Solid Works modeling design and engineering application
• Proficient with AutoCAD Drafting software
• Basic knowledge of Building & Energy Code requirements

An individual is expected to have the minimum level of education and/or related expertise listed here:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Field

• Attention to Detail
• Reading & Comprehension
• Team Based Mindset
• Initiative
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Quality Focused? Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

  Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Quaker's needs and resources. Quaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by law