Product Development Engineer - Cumberland, RI

If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to join a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply today! We represent a diverse workplace where differences are valued and everyone works toward a common goal.
BENEFITS:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of RI w/company paid HRA, Delta Dental of RI, Vision Service Plan, Life Insurance, short and long term disability, 401K (company matched), PTO, paid Holidays,
DUTIES:

• Develops, evaluates, improves, adapts and launches customer concepts into a finished sample or product.
• Work with sales to identify customer needs and develop solutions.
• Documents estimates on production time and other related costs in order to provide information for proper management decisions.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Works with suppliers on technical issues for materials and equipment based on Company's need.
• Assists in the selection of yard vendors for all assigned projects.
• Provides Capital Expense calculations for management approval, including ROI and payback information.
• Performs testing on all assigned projects; maintains data from testing.
• Works with outside entities and uses statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential for future growth.
• Develop and assist with business plans to determine potential for new product growth.
• Ability to think "outside the box" to find solutions.
• Assists in launch and follow through on all assigned projects.
• Provides technical support to the Textile manufacturing divisions.
• Attends meetings, seminars as needed to keep up-to-date on the latest trends and topics within the discipline.
• Works in conjunction with manufacturing, quality, and sales teams.
• Performs other duties at or above the same skill level at the discretion of the Supervisor.
• Overall awareness and understanding that Hope Global operates within the EMS 14001 & QMS 16949 management systems.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Education: B.S. in Engineering
Experience: Three to five+ years of work experience within the textile industry is required.
Skills:

• Above average or greater computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Quick learner
• Agility
• Thorough thinking and reasoning skills
• High math proficiency
• Ability to solve problems analytically
• Self-starter
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device.

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is primarily within an office environment. Some time is spent in an engineering laboratory. Machinery, such as sewing machinery is present. The noise is considered moderate. A combination of sitting and standing for an eight hour day is required. In addition, some bending and stooping is needed in order to perform some functions.
Hope Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer