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Windings, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Product Development Engineer

New Ulm, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company that has been building custom motors and components for over 60 years. They are seeking a Product Development Engineer to work cross-functionally on product and process development of complex technologies, ensuring effective implementation into production environments.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Meredith Long, aPHR

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to others related to the functional deliverables associated with prototype, tool design, Project Management, and Quality Systems

Understand, apply, and disseminate complex or ambiguous customer requirements into actionable product development plans

Execute activities related to development manufacturing planning, including definition of bill of materials, work instructions, time estimates, tooling design, inspection requirements, understanding and application of quality requirements, etc. to ensure that the product meets the customer’s requirements and is delivered on time and within budget

Supports all aspects of technical reviews

Ensure documentation meets quality system, contractual and regulatory requirements

Creates technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results

Interacts and collaborates with customers to effectively support and recommend appropriate studies, improvements and risk assessments for their products or technology

Establishes and cultivates a network of support (design, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments

Based on knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process predict technical interactions and provide contingency plans to mitigate project and manufacturing risks

Using design for manufacturing practices and an understanding of current manufacturing capabilities, translate customer technical and quality requirements into reasonable product specifications

Support development builds associated with assigned projects

Qualification

Engineering degreeManufacturing experienceProject managementStatistical toolsFinancial acumenTechnical documentationContinuous improvementQuality system knowledgeEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's (BS) degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college

General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.)

Experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable

Demonstrated strong financial acumen and uses this knowledge to influence short- and long-term financial decisions of key projects, including capital expenditures

Exhibits effective communication (verbal and written) with functional managers, project leaders, co-workers, and customers. Including the ability effectively summarize and communicate technical information to internal and external customers

Proficient at documenting processes, process validations, qualifications, protocols, reports (technical and non-technical), and test methods

Demonstrated expert level working knowledge of concepts and applications related to engineering/scientific discipline and/or role both internal and external to the Company

Exposure to continuous improvement principles and methodologies

Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Exposure to project management principles and practices

Understand and follow the Company's Quality System and documentation practices

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce

Benefits

Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)

Paid time off

401k match and ESOP contributions

Flexible work environment

Education reimbursement

Company

Windings, Inc.

Windings is an employee owned company with over 50 years of experience in building motors and custom electromagnetic components for the aerospace, defense, automation, automotive, oil & gas, and power generation .

Founded in 1965