Project Engineer / R&D Engineer

Phoenix, AZ, United States

- Design Products and Develop Production Process of New Products

-Develop products based on customers' requests, sales team requirements and production team feedback.

-Product Engineer will design products, create drawings, work with machine shops for prototype construction, test, and revise prototype design.

-Select Components and Materials

-Product Engineer will select materials and components appropriate for the application based on the requirements of the project guidelines.

-Components and materials will not be limited to what is currently in use, product engineers are encouraged to research and test new materials that may provide a superior finished product.

- Establish Product Specifications and Quality Standards

-Product Engineer will establish product specifications based on results of the R&D process.

-Product Engineer must create production/process guidelines, develop quality requirement and design testing fixtures to ensure a seamless transition from R&D to production.

-Collaborate with Vendors and Production Team

-Product Engineer will identify vendors with capabilities that meet the needs of the project, product, or part.

-Product Engineer will coordinate production of prototypes, conduct testing, and develop the strategy for integration into full scale production.

- Safety Sensitive Position

- Other duties as needed or required

-Primary work environment is the office and the production floor.

Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift.

Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.

While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required.

Employee maybe required to lead production shop tours.

Employee will have meetings in the shop requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment.

Ability to assist a machine operator to understand process flow.

Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.

Able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.

Able to sit for prolonged time periods plus occasion walking to stooping.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

- 3+ years of experience in R&D or product development in the fastener or related industry

- Strong understanding of mechanical design and principles

- Proficiency with CAD software, such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD (3D Modeling Software)

- Basic knowledge of material sciences

- Basic understanding of Finite Element Modeling (FEA/FEM)

- Knowledge of testing and data analysis techniques

- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (critical thinking)

- Ability to Multitask

- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

- Advanced Skills - Expertise using Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling software

- Advanced Skills - Knowledge of Nastran or Autodesk Inventor FEA module

- Advanced Skills - Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members.

Special Requirements:

-Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.

-Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment.

Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.

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