Research & Development Engineer

Dee Zee, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dee Zee, Inc. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Research & Development Engineer to design and develop products for Dee Zee and customers. You will lead design activities from concept through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in mechanical engineering or related field, strong CAD skills, and understands DFMA. This full-time position offers growth through our collaborative, process-driven environment in

Qualifications

• 1+ year of mechanical engineering or related experience preferred; internship or entry level considered.
• Ability to follow quality system standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated engineering aptitude.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field required.

Responsabilités

• Follow established product development processes to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.
• Lead product design activities from concept through launch.
• Partner with MP&L to support shipping, transit, and product launch readiness.
• Plan and manage project targets for quality, cost, weight and timing throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support the planning phase of product development.
• Apply DFMA principles to support efficient manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, customers, suppliers and production personnel to support product development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to define supply chain requirements and material specifications.
• Develop product design strategies that achieve performance objectives while identifying potential failure modes and special characteristics.
• Develop validation and verification plans to confirm product performance and compliance with requirements.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Quality systems

Teamwork

CAD software

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

Research & Development Engineer# Careers## Research & Development EngineerApply: Des Moines: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: REQ00315# Position Summary:The R&D Engineer will design and develop product for Dee Zee and our customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.# Accountabilities:* Follow established product development processes to ensure products meet customer and internal requirements.* Lead product design activities from concept through launch.* Partner with Materials Planning & Logistics (MP&L) to support shipping, transit, and product launch readiness.* Plan and manage project targets for quality, cost, weight and timing throughout the product development lifecycle.* Support the planning phase of product development.* Apply Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) principles to support efficient manufacturing processes and tooling.* Collaborate with cross functional teams, customers, suppliers and production personnel to support product development initiatives.* Collaborate with Purchasing to define supply chain requirements and material specifications.* Develop product design strategies that achieve performance objectives while identifying potential failure modes and special characteristics.* Develop validation and verification plans to confirm product performance and compliance with requirements.# Qualifications:* 1+ year of mechanical engineering or related experience preferred; R&D engineering internship or entry level experience will be considered.* Ability to follow quality system standards.* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.* Demonstrated computer literacy.* Demonstrated engineering aptitude.* Must be eligible to obtain a valid passport.* Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.* Understanding of CAD software.* Valid driver's license required.* Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or related Engineering field required.### About Us!Dee Zee has been manufacturing components and accessories in Central Iowa since 1977.We’ve challenged the status quo through continuous improvement, innovation, technology, and our dedicated workforce. Our core values guide us toward the common goal of producing the highest quality products for our customers through teamwork and collaboration. We invest in our employee’s growth through coaching, training, tuition reimbursement, and technology to ensure they are successful.Dee Zee is ready to welcome you to the team!