Product / Process Development Team Engineer

Gordon Incorporated; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Incorporated seeks an experienced engineer to drive product development in a metal-working setting. Lead projects from concept through first article inspections, ensuring designs meet manufacturing capabilities and regulatory standards.

BS in Engineering or Industrial Design required; 5+ years in product development; strong CAD/FEA skills, BOM development, and rigorous problem-solving; ability to work in a team and travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Design required.
• Minimum 5 years in product development in metal-working environment.
• Knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis and Pareto charts.
• Proficiency with BOM development and materials planning.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to read architectural drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to learn with hands-on experience and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to on-time, on-budget completion.
• Assist sales in delivering solutions and developing products to meet requirements.
• Apply sheet metal manufacturing knowledge to product design and processes.
• Ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities and project drawings.
• Create and process documentation for current projects.
• Maintain client/vendor relationships and coordinate travel for testing sites.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Detail orientation

Hands-on learning

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Manufacturing) or Industrial Design

Tools

CAD software

FEA (Nastran/Cosmos)

MS Office

Reading architectural drawings

Bill of Materials (BOM) Development

Job description

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with preference in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
• Proficiency with fully integrated computer systems, with relevant experience in Bill of Material (BOM) Development, Materials Requirement Planning, working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, FEA (Nastran and Cosmos), reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings, and mastery of traditional Engineering functions.
• Minimum of 5 years working in the areas of Product Development in metal working environment.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis and Pareto Charts.
• Strong Computer knowledge including MS Office products.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn with hands-on experience
• Ability to gather data, compile information and make reports.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, die castings and extrusions.
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with preference in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
• Proficiency with fully integrated computer systems, with relevant experience in Bill of Material (BOM) Development, Materials Requirement Planning, working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, FEA (Nastran and Cosmos), reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings, and mastery of traditional Engineering functions.
• Minimum of 5 years working in the areas of Product Development in metal working environment.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis and Pareto Charts.
• Strong Computer knowledge including MS Office products.
• Strong oral & communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn with hands-on experience
• Ability to gather data, compile information and make reports.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, die castings and extrusions.
  

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Manage projects throughout their entire life cycle to ensure on-time/budget completion.
• Assists sales managers in providing solutions to problems and developing products to satisfy specific requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing and techniques.
• Ensure product design objectives are in alignment with existing manufacturing capabilities, project drawings, and Sales Item Bills of Material
• Create and process documentation for all current projects.
• Maintain relationships with clients and vendors
• Must be available for occasional travel to testing facilities and construction sites.
• Provide analytical studies on projects for clients and agencies approval.
• Knowledge of the use of Patent research tools.
• Responsible for Product Testing (i.e. curving, deflection, specifications requirements, etc.)
• Ensure Architectural Product Specifications are met (i.e. ASTM’s, UL, FM, etc.)
• Provide Purchasing Team and Vendors with specific product information.
• Approve new Die Drawings.
• Responsible for First Article Inspections of new parts
• Monitor both Individual and Team Goals and opportunities for Personal and Professional Improvement
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned periodically.