Indiana Product Development Engineer Job Opening

Genesis Plastics Welding is hiring for a Product Development Engineer at our Indianapolis-area headquarters, in Fortville, Indiana.

We are seeking an individual with a hands-on mindset who is ready to jump into new product development opportunities, including development, investigation, evaluating and testing applications, as well as cost/performance improvements to existing products.  Other responsibilities include engineering support to sales/quality/operations/sales/marketing. A mechanical engineering background and plastics experience is preferred.

Duties:

Product Development and/or Improvements:

• Establish project, product and quality specification
• Research and propose materials and processes that will meet the specifications
• Design, order and manage prototype tooling and fixtures
• Produce prototype samples and record processing steps and outcomes
• Perform tests on samples to insure they meet specifications
• Track hours spent by project. Report hours to manager as required
• Maintain up-to-date records on all testing and development

Material Testing:

• Evaluate and test incoming materials for licensees
• Record all results and prepare a test report for Sales
• Retain records and archival samples
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the technology, areas of concern and estimate of practicality for the application

Materials, Vendors and Technologies:

• Learn all aspects of the polymers which we deal with in all physical forms (film, foam, fabric)
• Research vendors to learn their products and capabilities
• Update and maintain database and physical samples library
• Develop relationships with key suppliers
• Research material solutions, costs, availability and specifications for all products in development for job costing purposes
• Continually research the market place for new technologies to help keep Genesis on the leading edge

Project Management:

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring that meaningful progress is made on each
• Synchronize efforts and needs with Production, Operations and Sales to move projects forward as rapidly as possible

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Medical Device Manufacturing
• Contract Manufacturing
• Plastics Knowledge
• RF Welding
• Project Management (PMP Certification or equivalent)
• AutoCAD
• Product Development
  • Material and Component Sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Manufacturing Process Development/Design
  • Prototyping
  • Quoting
• Product Launch/Validation

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

To submit your information for consideration, please use our online application process.