New Product Development Team Member

TekModo Holdings LLC; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

TekModo Holdings LLC in Three Rivers, MI is seeking a New Product Development Team Member for a full-time, on-site role. The position supports development, testing, and launch of new products by assisting with prototypes, trials, data collection, and documentation.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure smooth transitions from development to production, following safety and quality guidelines and contributing to successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, specifications, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record information and measurements.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring equipment, and manufacturing equipment as required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple development projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the NPD Specialist with new product development activities, including prototypes, product trials, sample runs, testing, and production launches.
• Set up and prepare materials, equipment, tooling, and work areas needed for development activities and trials.
• Operate manufacturing equipment as required to support product development, testing, and sample production.
• Collect and accurately document trial results, process information, measurements, quality results, and other required data.
• Assist with troubleshooting product and process concerns and communicate observations, issues, and improvement opportunities to the NPD Specialist.
• Support adjustments and improvements to materials, processes, tooling, and work methods based on development and trial results.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of work instructions, product specifications, samples, and other NPD documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other departments during development activities and product launches.
• Maintain an organized NPD work area and ensure materials, samples, tools, and development records are properly identified and maintained.
• Follow all TekModo safety, quality, and operational requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Hands-on with tools

Basic computer skills

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability

Job description

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New Product Development Team Member

FullTime Three Rivers, MI, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Salary Range: $17.50 To $19.50 Hourly

New Product DevelopmentTeam Member

Department: Operations Reports To: NPD Specialist Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The New Product Development (NPD) Team Member supports the development, testing, and launch of new products at TekModo. This hands-on position works closely with the NPD Specialist and cross-functional teams to assist with product trials, prototypes, testing, documentation, and the transition of new products into production.

• Assist the NPD Specialist with new product development activities, including prototypes, product trials, sample runs, testing, and production launches.
• Set up and prepare materials, equipment, tooling, and work areas needed for development activities and trials.
• Operate manufacturing equipment as required to support product development, testing, and sample production.
• Collect and accurately document trial results, process information, measurements, quality results, and other required data.
• Assist with troubleshooting product and process concerns and communicate observations, issues, and improvement opportunities to the NPD Specialist.
• Support adjustments and improvements to materials, processes, tooling, and work methods based on development and trial results.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of work instructions, product specifications, samples, and other NPD documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other departments during development activities and product launches.
• Maintain an organized NPD work area and ensure materials, samples, tools, and development records are properly identified and maintained.
• Follow all TekModo safety, quality, and operational requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, specifications, and established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record information and measurements.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring equipment, and manufacturing equipment as required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple development projects.

Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background check.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Must complete all required safety, equipment, and job-specific training.
• Must comply with TekModo safety requirements and wear required PPE.
• Must be willing to support product trials and launches outside normal working hours when business needs require.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.