Senior Product Development Engineer

Davita Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the welding and cutting industry seeks a Senior Product Research & Development Engineer to drive innovative projects. This role offers the chance to work independently on product development, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to key R&D initiatives. Successful candidates will have a strong engineering background with significant project management skills, as well as the ability to travel globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in Filler Metal Development preferred.
• Ability to conduct tests and confirm product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts R&D for new/improved products ensuring competitive position.
• Develops project systems managing short/long range research.
• Maintains records for patents and supports technical documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Understanding of Steel Properties

Research and Development

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Metallurgical/Welding Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join a global leader with the most complete portfolio of welding and cutting products in the industry. For more than 100 years, our customers have looked to us to provide innovative workflow solutions to enhance their productivity. The Senior Product Research & Development Engineer conducts research and development programs designed to assure the Company's competitive position, profitability, and safe product designs. Independently conducts research and development projects for new or improved products and processes. Provides technical assistance and coordinates research activities with other support functions such

as production maintenance and sourcing. This position will report into the Senior Manager Research & Development in our Hanover, PA facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to work independently on the research and development of key new products and improved products.
• Develops and manages project systems for short- and long-range research programs. Uses Stage Gate, Gantt Charts, Design of Experiments Methods, Project Database (DFN) or similar methods to manage and assure project completion dates are met.
• Maintains complete and exhaustive records of formulas, process methods and product standards used in development
• Maintains required records to support patent actions and assists in obtaining patents on inventions. Prepares and presents technical papers and reports as required.
• Works closely with Sales/Marketing, Product Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing and other departments to provide advice and engineering services to meet the Company's overall goals.
• Establishes and maintains contact with Product Management of key accounts to keep abreast of industry trends, competitive activity and provide technical advice and assistance as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Metallurgical/Welding Engineering
• Have fundamental understanding of steel properties and impact on weld performance
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in roles with increasing responsibility; experience in Filler Metal Development preferred
• Ability to review specifications and conduct tests to confirm product meets specifications
• Clear understanding of the development-to-market process
• Good communication skills, ability to work with cross functional teams, and manage projects
• Ability to travel globally up to 20%
• Open to relocation

The ESAB Group Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.