Development Engineer

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches new materials, equipment, and technologies, to improve Accu-Tube’s capabilities and expand product offerings.
• Develops manufacturing process flows and costing to aid Sales in completing customer quote requests as well as to facilitate internal cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• In collaboration with manufacturing technicians, executes engineering trials, customer quick-turn orders, and first production runs in the engineering development area (Hot Shop).
• Reviews the output of both Hot Shop and production orders to identify failure modes and potential improvements to processes.
• Operates the metallurgical lab, performing in-house mechanical and metallurgical testing, and coordinates external testing when necessary.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for Accu-Tube’s materials and manufacturing processes.
• Supports daily operational and engineering activities providing guidance and support in troubleshooting key manufacturing issues as they arise.
• Interacts directly with customers, serving as an engineering resource for technical discussions.
• Participates in root cause investigations of internal quality failures and customer complaints.
• Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to execute qualification activities for new products, processes, and equipment.
• Establishes FMEAs for new processes and products.
• Executes process characterization studies, DOEs, and other formal engineering trials.
• Develops project proposals and monitors project execution from the initial conception to final completion.
• Executes a disciplined approach to product and process development (establishing requirements, success criteria, budget, timeline, etc.).
• Supports and contributes to safety programs, policies, and initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing/Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred.

• Prior experience in metal tubing manufacturing preferred.
• Prior experience in stainless steel metallurgy preferred.
• Competent in use of ERP systems and office applications.
• Proficient with basic inspection hand tools.
• Experience with programming advanced inspection and test equipment (vision systems, universal test machines, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with sample preparation and metallurgical analysis preferred.
• Understanding of statistical techniques and use of associated software tools such as Minitab.
• Understanding of fundamental continuous improvement/lean concepts.
• Clearly communicates status of all assignments to project leader/manager.
• Maintains project status reports and presents status to management.
• Works with team members to review their work for technical accuracy.
• Shares technical knowledge and provides mentorship to other engineers.
• Communicates technical issues to management.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through self-directed learning, collaboration with experts and by attending educational workshops.

• Indoor production environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures.
• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses and gloves may be required in many areas associated with this position.
• Works full-time during standard business hours; periodically may require on-call availability 24/7, depending on assigned schedule, or as business situations require.
• Occasional exposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolyte, and other hazardous materials. Exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts.
• Travel 25 lbs.
• Occasionally operates a pallet jack
• Frequently move about the production floor and office area
• Frequently operates a computer, enters data into systems, verifies information, etc.
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.

Salary Range
: $75,000 - $100,000 annually