Product Engineer

				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.

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 supervison
* 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
* Practies good customer service
			

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