efficiently produce high quality molded products with a focus on manufacturability as well as the facilitation of estimating, customer service, overall planning, resource coordination, scheduling, purchasing, and manufacturing functions, as they relate to project completion.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Engineers/designs foam cushioning and shock-isolated metal structures used in specialized reusable shipping containers to protect high value customer equipment during transport. Works collaboratively and directly with customers and suppliers, New Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Machine and Mold Shops, Test Lab, Case Center staff, Production personnel, and other support staff to identify
special requirements or specifications, and lead projects accordingly. Coordinates the project scope with manufacturing capabilities and determines proper course of action for design and manufacturability to achieve customer satisfaction.
Facilitates smooth transition between project/product trials to factory startup, supporting material purchasing and manufacturing scheduling/planning teams as needed. Prepares status reports as required and other project status deliverables to internal and external customers - and facilitates all engineering-related meetings. Ensures maintenance and completeness of project folders as related to ISO requirements. Regarded as a technical leader that provides
mentorship to other engineers. Demonstrates the ability to communicate technical information to the customer through routine reporting and project status reviews.
Works with engineering management to provide support for Design and Development process improvements that will enable divisional growth through scalability. Develops product specifications derived from customer requirements. Conceptualizes new product solutions that are capable of meeting customer requirements based on product specifications. These solutions may include principles of solid mechanics, fluids mechanics, thermodynamics, and thermal mechanics. These solutions may require integration of electrical and software elements provided by other team members.
Performs engineering analysis as a means of verifying that product concepts have engineering merit and have a high likelihood of meeting the product specifications and product safety requirements. Performs detailed design of product solutions including CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, Material selection, and Drawing Specifications. Develops detailed drawing of components and assemblies identifying critical criteria to ensure product quality. Identifies suppliers of components and procure prototype component samples.
Performs initial engineering builds of design prototypes. Performs prototype evaluations and debug samples as required. Develops test methods and procedures for verifying that a design meets the product specifications. Prepares protocols and reports of various types included as part of design verification. Develops procedures and instructions for assembling product designs. Specifies or modifies production processing equipment required for manufacturing the product. Researches and develops custom manufacturing processes as required. Designs, fabricates, and verifies the installation of assembly fixturing and manufacturing aids.
Identifies, documents, and verifies critical in-process and final acceptance product quality criteria. Supports, guides, and trains production personnel in the assembly or fabrication for the product design. Manages and communicates with customers and suppliers in a professional manner thereby maintaining the company’s quality reputation. Assists in development and growth of overall business by supporting and advising on capital projects including increased manufacturing capacity, new machinery, and novel technologies. Makes recommendations and justifications for new production processes and equipment.
Identifies novel solutions that warrant research and patent ability. Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job. Performs additional duties as required or directed. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline. Mechanical or Plastics Engineering is preferred Must have at least 10 years’ on-the-job engineering design experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated Experience in Lean/Six Sigma, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Required Computer Skills include MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, Solid Edge. Fluent in modeling and material requirement Planning. Must have excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to convey technical information effectively in both verbal and written medium. Working knowledge of Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 is required. Has a proven track record of experience in designing multicomponent mechanical systems with between 15-50 components. A working knowledge of Engineering Statistics is required.
Skill in engineering analysis in specific areas of study including Mechanics of Materials, Strength of Materials, Static Analysis, Dynamics, and Mechanism Analysis is required. Advanced understanding of Plastics and Metals including processes for manufacturing these components is required. Understanding of methods of inspection is required. Ability to conceptualize and document creative mechanical solutions to challenging problems are required. Physical hand assembly common to the production environment is required for this position. Ability to use basic machine shop equipment is required for this position.
Use of drill presses, grinding wheels, manual lathes, etc. is a must. Ability to perform testing, collect data, and analyze data is required. Expert level knowledge of 21 CFR 820/ ISO13485 Design Controls Proficient knowledge of Process development and Process Validation. Demonstrated experience with managing 5-8 complex projects at one time. Excellent Project Management skills is required Experience mentoring and coaching others on technical skills Ability to use basic machine shop equipment is required for this position. Use of drill presses, grinding wheels, manual lathes, etc.
is a must. Must be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). PREFERRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE: Understanding of the fundamentals of Finite Element analysis is preferred. Advanced application skills and knowledge of plastic processing is preferred SAP experience is preferred. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement. Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice. Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.
e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers). While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i. e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch). Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities. #LI-POST Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction including interactionual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
