************************************************************************************************************* This position is for a Product Design Engineer to work on LED-based lighting products for indoor and outdoor applications. This position will work within cross functional groups consisting of operations, engineering and supply chain to research, develop, design , qualify and introduce products and LED products into production . This position will be responsible for qualifying of both mechanical manufacturing process, and initial manufacturing samples prior to mass production. Would be involved in various product categories such as Die-Casting tooling, Injection model, Extrusion, Stamping tooling, Welding/soldering, Spinning, Painting & powder coating and etc.
This position will help to be a liaison between the cross functional team and the suppliers. The successful candidate will be evaluating, documenting and approving various manufacturing operations. In addition to initial setup and product qualification, the candidate will oversee successful ramp up of production and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Major Responsibilities: 1 Collaboration in the product development process to define product requirements, 2D/3D modeling, sub-assembly/complete product print creation/review, prototype build, safety approvals, production integration and etc. 2 Work in partnership with Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers to ramp new products and processes into production. 3 Interface with suppliers to evaluate second sources and resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs. Identify, initiate and implement solutions for process/product development that improves performance, reduces cost, strengthens yield, and increases capability. 4 Evaluation and qualification of initial engineering samples, pre-production and production samples for LED lighting products and other related components against defined specification. 5 In collaboration with Product Development, Engineering and Quality Assurance team members assist Supplier to resolve product production issues and meet shipping schedules. 6 Ensure documentation for all LED new product engineering changes made in the field so as to keep reference documents current and consistent. 7 Support the transfer of LED new product knowledge and expectations to Kichler Manufacturing team, Inspectors and Suppliers. 8 All other duties the supervisor/company might assign.
Requirements: 3-5 years hands on experience in a manufacturing environment. Prefer at least one year of hands on experience in mechanical manufacturing. Fluent English ability on listening, reading and speaking. Software/Hardware/Systems: Familiar with CAD/Solid Works and other engineering drawing , office software ; Fluent in Excel and Power Point presentation Above College , Major in Manufacturing/mechanical engineering. Engineering degree, Manufacturing/Mechanical preferred