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Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Product Engineer in Hot Springs, Arkansas
This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4020369
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Product Engineer is responsible for researching break through products that could impact, apply to or compete with rubber bands, rubber sheeting, strips, silicone, etc. Based on research this individual would suggest new products for consideration, design new products, including machinery or recommend other purchases necessary to manufacture the new product, including costing for evaluation prior to proceeding. In addition, this person is expected to offer ideas and means to improve existing products or better control expenses affecting the costing of current products. This person will be intimately involved from conception to completion of all assignments. The individual will operate as part of a team and be responsible for the production and testing of new products.
\ WORK ENVIRONMENT\ \ Work is performed both in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions and a warehouse that is not climate controlled. This position requires the ability to communicate well in difficult situations with a diverse group of people. Occasionally need to drive a vehicle to other work meeting locations.
\ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work under direction of Marketing Manager to manage work load in terms of new products as well as improving existing products
- Responsible, as well as Sales and Marketing, for suggesting new product ideas
- Responsible for analyzing product design details and manufacturing processes
- Responsible for product testing to meet intended specifications
- Provide technical input support for new product project team members
- Work as integral part of follow-up assessment team to determine problems that may arise in production