JR Product Development Engineer

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Vulcan Industries has been providing merchandising display solutions for over 70 years. We take pride in our diverse customer base which includes some of the world’s best known retailers and brand marketers. With domestic and off-shore manufacturing, as well as sales offices in key markets across the country, we offer global solutions in today’s global economy.

The Jr. New Product Development Engineer designs, develops, and enhances new and existing products and product lines. Working closely with the engineering staff, this role evaluates and recommends specifications, ensures products meet technical and functional requirements, and performs feasibility, functional, and quality testing of designs. The engineer also recommends and follows reliable, efficient, and cost-effective procedures to keep projects on schedule and meet established milestones.

A key part of this role is processing and coordinating short-run production projects submitted through the Company’s Salesforce/Pace project request system. For each project, the engineer uses engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), inventory information, and production requirements to determine the parts and materials needed.

This includes reviewing engineering drawings to decide which components will be made in-house in the Sample Shop and which must be purchased. The engineer works out required quantities, checks available inventory, orders purchased components, prepares CAM sheets for the Fabrication Department, and communicates project requirements to the Sample Shop and shop personnel.

Once the build is finished, the engineer inspects and approves the final assembly before packing, confirming that it meets engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

This is a developmental role within New Product Development, with a planned progression from short-run production into product design responsibilities under the guidance of senior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering bill of material (BOM) structures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to identify required parts, materials, quantities, and components from engineering documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment while maintaining positive working relationships with shop and manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to inspect and quality-check parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Other Skills

• 3D CAD experience (Creo or Solidworks);
  Creo training provided.
• At least six months of experience working in a manufacturing environment; sheet metal manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production documentation, and shop operations.
• Experience with Salesforce, Pace, GSS, or other manufacturing/project management systems is preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn software applications, systems, and Company processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve material, production, or quality issues.
• Ability to effectively coordinate activities between Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Fabrication, and Sample Shop personnel.
• Process short-run production projects assigned through the Salesforce/Pace…