Product Development Engineer

About Us:
At HellermannTyton NA, we're not just a workplace; we're a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers. We thrive on pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and creating solutions that make a real impact. With a commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology, we deliver high-quality products to meet the diverse needs of our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Product Development Engineer to join our team and contribute to our success.

What You'll Do:
The Automotive Product Development Engineer plays a pivotal role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft cutting-edge plastic routing and clipping solutions, primarily tailored for the Transportation industry.

What We Offer:
A collaborative and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Time Off
* H.S.A. or FSA
* Free Onsite Clinic
* Employee Assistance Program
* Gym Discount
* Wellness Program
* Company Discounts

Planning for the future:
* 401(k)
* Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability

Job Purpose:
As the Automotive Product Development Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver cutting-edge plastic routing and clipping solutions for the Transportation industry.

Responsibilities:
1. Innovative Design: Develop groundbreaking plastic routing and clipping fasteners that not only meet but exceed Design Specifications, ensuring competitiveness in the market.
2. New Product Development: Take charge of designing and developing new products, utilizing advanced 3D CAD in OEM-specified software.
3. Specification Drafting: Draft and validate specifications, including but not limited to Design Specifications, DFMEA's, DVP&R's, test requests, and purchase orders.
4. CAD Modeling: Utilize CAD to create concepts, customer models, detail models, assemblies, and accompanying drawings.
5. Engineering Design Reviews: Schedule, record details, and distribute summaries of Engineering Design Reviews, fostering a collaborative and efficient design process.
6. Design Optimization: Design for optimized part and mold tool performance, incorporating injection molding design best practices.
7. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T): Apply GD&T to control product profiles and locations, ensuring precision in design.
8. Tolerance Stack-ups: Calculate tolerance stack-ups to control the fit between mating parts, contributing to the overall quality of the final product.
9. Change Management: Utilize the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process to implement changes and improvements within the system.
10. Mold Flow Analysis: Request mold fill analysis to optimize part, mold, and manufacturing process where needed.
11. Patent Reviews: Conduct patent searches for new designs and review existing patents before final submission.
12. Automation Integration: Collaborate with the Automation Department to design products that seamlessly integrate with the automation process.
13. Root Cause Analysis: Assist the Quality and Operations departments with root cause analyses and improvements.
14. Tooling Monitoring: Monitor the revision or construction of rapid prototypes and limited production molds, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
15. Test Development: Design tests and develop test fixtures to measure actual part performance against design specs, recording results in the DVP&R.
16. Performance Validation: Validate actual product performance against design specs, ensuring the highest standards of quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; minimum Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Plastics Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in 3D CAD software (Catia v5 R26 or newer, or NX12 or newer preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding product engineering.
• 3+ years of experience applying DFM (design for manufacturing) to injection molded plastic designs.

Location: Milwaukee, WI - Where innovation meets the lake! Enjoy the perks of city life and the tranquility of nature right at your doorstep. This is a hybrid position.

Please note: We do not offer a relocation package.

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By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.
HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• 7930 N Faulkner Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53224, USA