Robroy Industries Gilmer , TX 75645
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
Products Engineer
Summary: Penetrate the end user market to influence both the specifications and the buying decisions of the owner. New Product Design and Development, Product Quality Control, Improvements and Design Enhancements, Product and Process Documentation Development and Application Engineering, as well as New Technology Implementation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Resolve questions from key customer decision makers, contract engineers, specifies, and contractors
Develop the detail planning and execution of tactical goals to strengthen spec position in the marketplace and strengthen/improve Domestic and International markets and market shares
Provide application technical support, meet with product end users to develop sales and learn of product needs and improvements, provide technical input for product catalogs, installation guidelines etc.
Bill of material maintenance, item master management, engineering change order functions
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to develop accurate cost control and cost reduction measures, assist in establishing long and short range plans to resolve technical problems that affect day-to-day operations
Involved in the preparation of specifications, layouts, drawings, cost estimates etc. affecting plant equipment and capital projects
Research, plan and prepare proposals relative to procurement of equipment, Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), expansion construction, major maintenance projects, service contracts or other special strategic initiatives
Interfaces with Sales, Marketing and Production to produce the best-recognized available product in our industry, prepare engineering drawings for submittal to end user and reviews for completeness, complete product design and routine test programs
Assist Sales / Marketing in activities such as sales promotions, training, market research, planning and executing special projects, preparing Sales forecasting for budgeting and S & OP Planning
Arrange and conduct Lunch & Learn seminars with existing and potential customers, process presentation skills/sales support at the user level
Stays aware of market activities, potential competitors, develops relationships with market specification entities and trade organizations
Is active in and supports all new product development activities
Generates White Papers for products
Ensure adherence to manufacturing and quality standards, including training Supervisors, leads and line people in improving quality control methods
All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary
Other Functions:
Other duties may be assigned.
Key Measurements:
Sales to Budget
Gross Margin to Budget
Technical Presentations to Customers to Budget
Capital Projects Completed on Time, within Budget and Delivered with Calculated ROI (Return of Investment)
100% Accuracy of Routings
100% BOM (Bill of Material) Accuracy Bulk Level within 2% Variance
General Requirements:
100% Adherence to Non-Negotiables
100% SMP (Self-Managed Performance)
Participation and Engagement
ISO Compliant
100% Resolved or Active In-Process Status of all Non-Conformance items
Zero Lost Time Injuries
Ability and Willingness to Travel 50%
Level of Supervision:
Highly Autonomous. Works Primarily with Engineers, Plant Manager, Operations Staff, Managers, Outside Consultants and Quality Control Personnel.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Training & Development:
You are expected to participate in training and development activities throughout your employment with the company to ensure the excellence of the performance of your assigned duties.
Primary Equipment:
Personal Computer
Lab Testing Equipment
Required Education / Experience / Skills:
Verified by:
Electrical preferred, Duoline
Petroleum preferred)
Quality Control / Statistics
ISO Knowledge / Experience
Proficient Verbal and Written English Communication Skills
Preferred
Corrosion Experience
Customer Interface
Familiarity with MRPII
Knowledge of Composite Materials
3 years+ Product development and design
3 years+ Manufacturing Principles, Practices and Processes
Conduit
Diploma or Certifications
Resume
Background Check
Targeted Interview Questions
Technical Skills:
Verified by:
Microsoft Office Proficient
Auto CAD / SolidWorks Software 3D Minimum
CNC Programming
Skills Tests
Targeted Interview Questions
Behavioral Competencies:
Verified by:
Problem Solving Ownership and Issue Resolution
Conflict Management and Resolution
Project Management
Strategic Thinking and Planning
Strong Research and Analytical Thinking
Commitment to Teamwork
Reliable and Dependable
Behavioral Assessment
Targeted Interview Questions
Physical Demands: Department of Labor DOT Definition Light Work
Verified by:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
Fit-For-Duty Requirements
Substance Abuse Testing
Routine Physical Requirements
Sensory/Mental Requirements: Visual acuity at close range is required to perform activities such as preparing and entering data, viewing a computer terminal, determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. Regularly required to talk and hear to receive and relay detailed information.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is regularly quiet and on occasion loud for short intervals. The employee is normally protected from environmental conditions; however exposed occasionally to hazards such as mechanical parts, moving vehicles / equipment and chemicals.
This job description is meant to be a general overview of the position it describes. Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Robroy Industries may modify or change this job description or the requirements of the job itself based upon the needs of the organization at any time. Furthermore, this job description should not be viewed as an employment contract and does not supersede the employment-at-will status of Robroy Industries' associates.
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