Prime Global Products, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Product development engineer
Ball Ground, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPrime Global Products, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the US team in developing product updates and new introductions. The role involves collaborating with Factory Engineers, ensuring quality standards, and managing communication with stakeholders to meet the company's strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead the US team in developing existing product updates and new product introductions to meet the strategic goals of the company
Research and incorporate industry and market trends, competitive positioning, and consumer behaviors into overall project plan
Collaborate with Factory Engineers to guide Innovation, Quality and Performance Standards, Research and Development objectives, determine market viability, project cost and resource requirements
When necessary, and approved, travel to vendor factory to provide training and instruction for the design and production of products
Design and implement Stage Gate elements to execute and monitor success in all steps of the design, manufacture and packing processes
Ensure that new product development (NPD) projects are completed on time with a high degree of professionalism throughout the organization
Ensure Quality Standards
Analyze performance data and provide factory with the necessary direction to implement improvements
Recruit and manage network of Field Quality Testers and third party providers (such as Big Sky Tools)
Negotiate services and monitor results of all third party design vendors as approved in PGP budgeting
Maintain open and proactive communication with all stakeholders, including: co-workers, management, customers, factories and vendors
Negotiate vendor payment terms and pricing
Manage pricing template for company use in preparing customer pricing
Qualification
Required
Product development and quality control in Pneumatic Power Tools, Electric Power tools, air Compressor or Water Pump categories
BA/BS Mechanical Engineering
Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Create Suite, Stage-Gate Systems
Process oriented. Demonstrated ability to develop repeatable processes or improve existing processes in product development. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Project Management Skills. Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions to push projects to completion. Understands how to align resources and manage others effectively
Ability to speak, read, write Mandarin Chinese
Ability to interpret and respond to a variety of requests from customers, regulatory agencies and industry standards organizations
Travel up to 20% of the time, primarily to China, but also to other international locations
Preferred
3-6 years product development and quality control
Master's degree in mechanical engineering
Experience working with manufacturers in China
Fluent in Mandarin
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company parties
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Stock options plan
Vision insurance
Company
Prime Global Products, Inc.
Prime Global Products specializes in pneumatic and cordless tool manufacturing.
11-50 employees
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