Product Test Engineer Jasper, IN - Jasper

Role Description

The Product Test Engineer is responsible for the execution of the testing and calibration requirements for the R&D testing and calibration laboratory.

• Responsible for the execution of testing and services of the Lab
• Provides technical assistance to ensure accuracy of testing, analysis, calibration, and reporting to the customer
• Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards
• Responsible for conducting testing and calibration in accordance with the quality system
• Provide support to product line management, engineering and design in new product development, engineering changes and process improvements
• Support PDP and NPI processes
• Work with PLM, Engineering and Quality to resolve product field performance issues
• Develop new internal product performance standards and test methods to meet changing product use conditions and new product markets
• Develop new material performance test standards and test methods
• Support PLM, field sales and customer service with product performance technical inquiries
• Work with engineering and corporate risk on field liability risk issues
• Responsible to facilitate testing with outside labs
• Conduct facility tours of the testing lab for guest services
• Complete projects in a timely manner
• BIFMA Committee work

• Honest and ethical
• Extreme attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Tactful, assertive, flexible, patient and trustworthy
• Positive attitude
• Creative thinking
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Analytical trouble shooting capabilities
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace
• Strong strive for success

• Knowledge of engineering sciences and practices
• Knowledge of product performance standards: ANSI, BIFMA, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, UL, CPSC, etc.
• Knowledge of materials test methods: ASTM, ISO, etc.
• Demonstrates capability with BIFMA and UL standards
• Knowledge of calibration methods
• Understanding of mechanical and physical properties of various materials; metals, plastics, wood, etc.
• Understanding of PDP, NPI, and EC processes
• Knowledge of product testing and material testing methodology and techniques
• Understanding of failure mode and effects analysis and design for manufacturing/assembly
• Understanding of sustainability and product design
• Ability to perform root cause failure analysis
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality system requirements

• Good listening skills
• Good written, verbal, presentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical issues
• Represent Kimball in difficult business and technical discussions with customers

• Good organizational skills
• Good team building skills
• Initiative
• Respect for others point of view

• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs
• Ability to follow standard practice and procedures
• Good time management
• Understanding of role in the company
• Knowledge of furniture industry
• Understanding of financial fundamentals

Location:

The ideal candidate will be located near our Jasper, IN headquarters and be able to work primarily from this location.

• Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science
• 2+ years in product testing, preferred
• 2+ years in quality system experience, preferred

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g. H-1B).