Creative Design Engineer
4 weeks ago
Overview
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 13th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Scope of the Position
The Product Engineer reports to the Product Engineering Manager. He/She must have the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks from the concept to production and during the production life of the product.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering drawings, schematics and/or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements.
- Analyse current product offerings to determine ways to improve quality, increase functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal and reduce cost of production.
- Consider environmental/social impact of product design, manufacture and disposal.
- Analyse and reverse-engineer competitor product offerings.
- Identify key product strengths and weaknesses.
- Develop solutions to product weaknesses.
- Test physical and computerized drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture.
- Assist the product development team with keeping development on schedule.
- Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable safety standards.
- Research components, part suppliers and materials for suitability, durability and cost-effectiveness.
- Prepare detailed product development reports at each stage of the development process.
- Liaise with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that product specifications align with corporate strategy and competitive goals.
- Respond to product development/functionality inquiries.
- Assist with the development of detailed product manufacturing instructions, schematic drawings and training materials for manufacturing, sales and use of products.
- Oversee the testing and analysis of materials.
- Stay current with industry trends as well as product development and sales methodologies.
- Assist the sales and marketing staff with understanding the functionality and benefits of products.
- Observe product related policies and procedures.
- Assist the product development team with keeping within product development budgets.
- Observe key product development cycles.
- Troubleshoot product malfunctions/failures to prevent future concerns.
- Maintain accurate product development records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years' experience
- Good analytical capabilities
- Mechanically inclined
- Problem solving and decision making
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to travel to USA and international destinations
- Cando attitude
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to complete VA/VE and Product R&D activities
- Practices good customer service
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
- RRSP retirement savings plan
- Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
- “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
- “Lots of growth opportunity.”
- “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.
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