Product Development Specialist

About the position

As a Product Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Work closely with and lead product development teams (NPI) within in the automotive collision repair industry Develop new technologies and/or products Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality products. Provide technical input to business & sales teams and technical reports on key activities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with and lead product development teams (NPI) within the automotive collision repair industry.
• Develop new technologies and/or products.
• Interact closely with key internal and external manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality products.
• Provide technical input to business & sales teams and technical reports on key activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a science or engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
• Six (6) years of experience in a private, public, government or military environment in one or more of the following areas: new product introduction, project engineering, product engineering, product development, and/or research laboratory supporting medical devices or chemistry-based product lines.
• Three (3) years of experience with plastic and/or metal molding (e.g., injection molding).
• Three (3) years of expertise in 3D Printing, CAD and/or other modeling.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science based curriculum.
• Six (6) years of product commercialization or project leadership experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Experience within the automotive, collision repair and/or other similar industries.
• Strong communication, organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Product and process understanding (e.g., coating & slitting), scale-up/manufacturing experience, and using appropriate tools (e.g., Minitab, statistics).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits