Product Development Tech: Prototyping, CAD & Validation

Timberline Manufacturing; Marion (IA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Timberline Manufacturing is seeking a Product Development Technician to support engineers in developing and validating new products. You will assist with prototype builds, testing, documentation, and CAD/drawing updates, ensuring accurate BOMs and engineering records.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, keen attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A technical degree or diploma is preferred, with opportunities to grow within a 100% employee-owned environment.

Qualificações

• Associate degree or technical diploma in engineering technology or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, testing, or a technical production environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Basic CAD experience or ability to learn CAD and drawing/documentation systems; experience with 3D CAD is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with practical problem-solving skills and the ability to follow technical direction.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand/sit for extended periods.

Responsabilidades

• Support Product Development Engineers with new product development, product changes, and lifecycle activities.
• Coordinate with FAI build to collect information on build improvements, documentation changes, and fixture requirements.
• Assist with product validation and qualification testing; document results and communicate issues.
• Perform dimensional inspections, measurements, and basic technical evaluations using appropriate measuring and test equipment.
• Revise engineering drawings, build documents, BOMs, work instructions, and other engineering records as assigned.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including revision control and test records.
• Design and create 3D printed fixtures, assembly aids, and tools to support production.
• Assist engineers with engineering change implementation and coordination with affected functions.
• Support investigations of product-related quality issues by gathering data and conducting root-cause analyses.
• Provide manufacturability feedback to improve quality, cost, and ease of assembly.

Conhecimentos

Reading drawings

Prototyping & testing

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Formação

Associate degree / technical diploma

Ferramentas

CAD software

Measurement tools

3D CAD experience

Descrição da vaga

Timberline Manufacturing is seeking a Product Development Technician to support engineers in developing and validating new products. You will assist with prototype builds, testing, documentation, and CAD/drawing updates, ensuring accurate BOMs and engineering records.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, keen attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A technical degree or diploma is preferred, with opportunities to grow within a 100% employee-owned environment.