Product Development Engineer
Current• Conduct detailed risk and failure mode analysis for new product development• Build and execute test plans to provide validation that effectively address and prove identified risks are mitigated• Create detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T to meet project and DFMEA requirements• Conduct thorough patent review to prevent infringement and eliminate company exposure to legal litigation• Provide oversight on new development projects and offer advice/mentorship to colleagues to assist in successful project completion• Support Sales and Warranty departments in addressing customer feedback, provide application specific solutions, and resolve issues with product fitment and performanceKey Projects: Pneumatic Control System Performance Improvement• Manage external contractors to develop product solutions within project deadlines• Gain skills in PCB design and firmware development to enhance functionality and performance of wireless air controls system, creating substantial decrease in product warranty claims• Develop backwards compatible solution to install performance improvements in existing inventory and prevent financial loss of scrapped inventoryPneumatic Control System Dedicated Handheld Remote• Identify alternative solutions to substantially reduce project duration and development cost• Gain skills in mobile app development to port and add existing app architecture to a new dedicated handheld control device for exclusive system managementPneumatic Control System Cost Reduction and System Overhaul• Expand PCB design skills and study electrical hardware selection to develop a system controller which maintains performance in a cost-reduced and compact package• Establish new supply chain channels which expand company manufacturing capabilities to create parts of equal performance with decreased cost and size• Conduct end of life planning for existing inventory scheduled for obsoletion by new developments