Posted 1mo ago

Research and Development Engineer

@ Superior Essex Communications
Hoisington, Kansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Leads development, Schedules trials, Mentors engineers
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in engineering; four years related experience; strong communication; mechanical and mathematical aptitude; variable project leadership.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office Suite
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Job 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