**Job Summary**:
If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology and touch all facets of business, then this is the group for you! This position is responsible for product development and design and implementation of new products. This position will work in an electro
- mechanical environment and will be essential with the product design, part assembly and detailed part drawings. You will work on prototyping, testing, and assembling prototypes and samples. In this position, you will be working with a cross functional team to ensure that all aspects are met in order to successfully release a product into production.
**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:
- Develop concepts and prototypes for new products
- Attends team meetings using the product delivery system (stage gate product development) for each major product. Develop test plans for luminaire certification (UL/CSA), validation of new features, and interoperability of new components within the product
- Integrate cutting edge controls technology into luminaires
- Manage project timelines while interfacing with cross-functional team Manage Phase-In and Phase-Out (PIPO) on high volume product families
- Travel to production facility to support Pilot and Pre-Production Assembly Runs Support Lean Activities and seeking continuous improvement
- Submits test requests and interacts with the testing group as necessary. Submits prototyping requests and interacts with the model shop for the production of prototypes and assembly of samples. Reviews functional specifications, project charters and competitors samples.
- Interacts with the manufacturing facilities to resolve part or assembly issues, deviation requests and bill of material errors.
**Preferred Skills and Experience**:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline
Two years experience working in engineering in lighting, or related field, preferred Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD, MS Office, etc.
Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC
Some understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics Ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings. Works well in cross
- functional team environments
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross functional team members Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed