Product Design Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply a foundational understanding of the stage-gate product development process to support new product initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating new product costs, capital expenditures, and competitive benchmarking analyses.
• Maintain working knowledge of existing and emerging industry technologies.
• Participate in ideation sessions using structured problem-solving and innovation techniques.
• Support intellectual property awareness by recognizing the importance of patents and proprietary technologies in product development.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies, including statistical analysis, standard deviation interpretation, and process capability (Cpk) evaluation.
• Operate and interpret data from basic metrology equipment to support quality and validation activities.
• Lead and/or support DFMEA and PFMEA activities; assess and differentiate program, safety, regulatory, business, and customer satisfaction risks.
• Lead or contribute to root cause analysis, Lean initiatives, and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and documenting technical specifications for new product development and implementation.
• Develop validation test methods based on identified DFMEA risks.
• Define and deliver non-technical project outputs required for successful product launches.
• Utilize design tools to create components and basic assemblies.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Notices (ECN) processes.
• Maintain foundational knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes used in product production.
• Apply understanding of key manufacturing tools and methodologies to support process development.
• Assist in supplier evaluation and selection activities.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of materials used in products and the methods for material identification.
• Ensure product designs meet both functional and aesthetic requirements.

This is a 12 month contract with potential to extend or convert to permanent. Great opportunity with a leading global organization based in Huntersville, NC. This is a hybrid role. Successful candidates have a high level of initiative and thrive in a fast paced, enterprise environment.

Visionaire Partners offers all full-time W2 contractors a comprehensive benefits package for the contractor, their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents. Options include 401k with up to 4% match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and both Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• 2-5 years in related field required
• Strong knowledge of problem solving techniques and methodologies
• Hands on prototyping/design validation model building knowledge
• Strong Static/Dynamic analytical skills
• Demonstrates CAD modeling experience (Creo preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written
• Ability to perform in a team environment
• PREFERRED
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Experience in an enterprise environment.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsor ships are not available.