Research and Development Engineer at Superior Essex

Hoisington, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical aptitude, Mathematical aptitude, Statistical modeling, Theoretical modeling, Project leadership, Data analysis, Technical writing, Continuous improvement, Product development, Process development, Time management, Organizational skills, Teamwork, Communication skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW The Lead Product Engineer manages full project leadership in the development of wire and cable products while satisfying internal and external customer requirements. This position handles identification and implementation of raw materials offering lower costs and/or improved performance, and mentors less experienced engineers. Primary Responsibilities � Leads the development of wire and cable processes and products that meet internal and external customer requirements and expectations. Develops and/or utilize statistical and theoretical modeling techniques for designing new products � Supports the identification and implementation of cost reductions via raw materials and/or changes to existing products while meeting internal and external customer requirements and expectations � Schedules trials and testing, performs limited, basic research, collects and records in user friendly databases product, process, raw material and test data � Actively pursues continuous improvement in product, process and material training skills � Performs engineering studies and publishes reports containing objectives, data, results, analyses, conclusions, recommendations and source of error Education Requirements � Bachelor�s degree in engineering or a related field Minimum Experience Required � Four (4) years of related experience License(s) and/or Certification(s) Required � n/a Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required � Excellent mechanical and mathematical aptitude � Effective oral and written communications skills � Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills � Effective time management and organizational skills � Self starter and independent thinker Computer Equipment and Software Requirements � Microsoft Office Suite Qualifications Preferences � Prefer advanced Engineering, Technical or Management Science degree � Preferred degrees include: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering/Technology degrees or Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Statistical /Computational degrees

Responsibilities

The Lead Product Engineer manages full project leadership for wire and cable product development while identifying cost-reduction opportunities. They are responsible for conducting trials, performing engineering studies, and mentoring less experienced engineering staff.