R&D Engineer
Portland, TX - USA
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for designing and developing products and product families
- Organizes and leads stage-gate projects for new product development
- Develops new products for residential and commercial construction industry
- Communicates effectively with internal team members and customers
- Evaluates and designs products and processes for maximum performance functionality etc.
- Produces concepts and prototypes effectively through Solidworks 3-D printing machine shops production teams etc.
- Carries out laboratory testing for design verification and validation product performance etc.
- Demonstrates ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals
- Relies on engineering logic and principles to plan and accomplish goals
- Operates in a manner consistent with the mission of the department and business
- Uses a wide degree of creativity and latitude to accomplish tasks
- Occasional travel with overnight stays
- Meet all safety requirements
Skills Required:
- 3-D solid modeling CAD experience (preferably Solidworks)
- Finite element analysis experience (preferably Solidworks Simulation)
- MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Project
- Knowledgeable with manufacturing processes materials science laboratory and measuring equipment technical drawings
- Proven ability as a self-starting motivated leader
- Project leadership and teamwork
- Ability to manage projects from concept to market introduction
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks at one time
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications :
Education & Experience required:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering (BSME) or related field
- Minimum 2 years In-tern co-op or on the job experience
Education & Experience preferred:
- Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques
- 3-5 years prior and related experience
- Solidworks experience
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Smiths Group is a global technology company that delivers solutions for the world’s evolving challenges. With a history spanning over 170 years, we operate across multiple sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense, and manufacturing. Our five divisions—John Crane, Smiths Detectio ... View more