Job Type
Full-time
Description
Harmar is a leading manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for automobiles, stair lifts for the home, and vertical platform lifts for residential and commercial applications. We are an organization that is inspired by those who are mobility challenged and is driven to create mobility and accessibility products that allow people to go where they want, when they want, how they want.
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We are looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our growing Team. The Product Development Engineer designs, develops and modifies lift products by applying engineering principles. The Product Development Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager.
This position works closely with the product management team and other functional leaders in the company while effectively communicating with the executive leadership team. Responsible for devising and effectively implementing a development methodology that ensures superior mobility products while also fostering and rewarding innovation and creativity within the engineering department.
Responsibilities
Ability to conceptualize new design then follow through to completion including all key product design stages: concept, design, technical drawings, prototype review, managing costs, sourcing, and launch.
- Responsible for developing the mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for lift products. Specific responsibilities include definition, documentation, prototyping, testing and debugging, qualification, and release to production of reliable and cost-effective solutions.
- Evaluate and optimize product concepts for function (e.g., fit, function, interference, etc.), manufacturability, packaging and material handling.
- Review/Approve finalized engineering product drawings with critical dimensions, performance specifications, GD&T and quality specifications (standards and test procedures).
- Generate product prototypes, perform product testing and ensure that new products function properly, meet specifications, and timing objectives.
- Develop and evaluate cost analysis for new and modified product concepts from design through production launch to maximize product value. Assist in the process of bringing the product to mass production.
- Work on special projects as assigned such as evaluating competitive products, new processes and technologies.
- Provides support to our Technical Service Team to diagnose and troubleshoot issues with existing products.
- Responsible for new product development that meets safety compliance requirements (FDA, CE, UL, FCC and others) and coordinate product compliance testing.
- Work on selection and standardization of key components.
- Maintain engineering documentation such as bills of material, procedures and other types of engineering documentation in Document Control Database system.
- Test plans and coordinate with internal/external testing resources and ensure the quality of testing and reporting. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
- Conducts engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystems components, and structures.
- Analyzes data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
- Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry.
Requirements
3+ years Engineering experience
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering required from an ABET accredited University
- Design and development experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
- CAD experience with SolidWorks required.
- Design control experience including design and process verification and validation.
- Understanding and experience in product design and development such as Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA/PFMEA, FEA, GD&T, Risk Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience indicating strong planning/organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects, multi-task and set priorities.
Harmar Mobility is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status .