3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the lighting industry
Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidWorks simulation
Experience with sheet metal and injection molded plastics is a plus
Hands-on skills with shop tools and fabrication desired
Familiarity with UL and ETL requirements for lighting systems is advantageous
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
Support multiple VAVE projects from design to production
Track progress and assign resource needs for ownership tasks
Provide CAD modeling and BOM configuration
Collaborate with engineering, project management, and manufacturing for component reliability
Act as liaison between engineering and production during builds
Maintain product reputation by ensuring compliance with requirements
Recommend techniques to improve existing products and processes
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a global team
Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Engagement in innovative product design and improvement
Dynamic work environment that encourages creative problem-solving
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary: An integral part of our team, you will support the engineering group in developing new solutions for next-generation light fixtures, as well as sustain the current product lines. You will also play an integral role in providing technical support as products are introduced to production.
Responsibilities
What Will You Do?
1. Support VAVE Projects • Take complete responsibility for multiple VAVE projects from design through production, coordinating with various departments to ensure parts are designed for manufacture and easy assembly by production in a timely manner. • Tracking progress of ownership tasks and assigning resource needs • Provide CAD modeling, BOM configuration, and follow document control procedures. • Work closely with engineering department, project management, and manufacturing to ensure manufacturability and reliability of components. • Provide support to sales, production, and quality for pilot and production runs. • Act as liaison between engineering and production during production builds to answer questions and support custom builds on the floor.
2. Sustain current product lines: • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with compliance requirements. • Work closely with design engineering, quality control and manufacturing to continuously improve designs for performance, efficiency, economy, and reliability. • Work closely with document control to properly execute ECR/ECOs. • Study and recommend techniques to improve existing products/processes.
Qualifications
Education • BS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience • 3 years of manufacturing experience in a product design or manufacturing environment, lighting industry preferred.
Minimum Job Requirements: • Ability to work/ co-ordinate with a global team in different time zones. • Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate at all levels. • Knowledge of SolidWorks, SolidWorks simulation, MS Office • Experience with sheet metal design, injection molded plastics, extruded plastics a plus • Hands on Shop tool and Fabrication Skills desired for building mockup. • Knowledge and experience using 3D Printers and CNC is a plus. • Familiarity with UL and ETL requirements for lighting systems a plus • Ability to manage multiple priorities and think creatively with minimal direction in a dynamic environment. • A goal-oriented personality driven to execute projects to closure. • Excellent PC skills • Excellent Organization and Administrative skills • This position requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. of weight. • Please include Work samples or portfolio of past projects or parts designed in Solid Works
