Production Development Engineer

Summary: Hollstadt Consulting is seeking a Product Development Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. The role involves supporting product and process development of complex technologies and ensuring efficient implementation into a production environment. Responsibilities: - Provide guidance to others related to the functional deliverables associated with prototype, tool design, Project Management, and Quality Systems - Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans - Execute activities related to development manufacturing planning, including definition of bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, inspection requirements, understanding and application of quality requirements, etc. to ensure that the product meets the customer’s requirements and is delivered on time and within budget - Supports all aspects of technical reviews - Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual and regulatory requirements - Creates technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results - Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies, improvements and risk assessments for their products or technology - Establishes and cultivates a network of support (design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments - Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks - Using design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities, translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications - Support development builds associated with assigned projects Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's (BS) degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college - General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.) - Demonstrated strong financial acumen and uses this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures - Exhibits effective communication (verbal and written) with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers. Including the ability effectively summarize and communicate technical information to internal and external customers - Proficient at documenting processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non-technical), and test methods - Demonstrated expert level working knowledge of concepts and applications related to engineering/scientific discipline and/or role both internal and external to the Company - Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies - Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers - Exposure to project management principles and practices - Understand and follow the Company's Quality System and documentation practices - Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable Required Skills: Engineering degree Important Skills: Manufacturing experience, Statistical tools, Project management, Technical documentation Nice-to-Have Skills: Continuous improvement, Communication skills Benefits: An awesome employee-ownership culture, Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more), Paid time off, 401k match and ESOP contributions, Flexible work environment, Education reimbursement