Product Engineer

Title: Engineer Product I - Product Verification & Validation Duration: 24 Months Location: Grovetown, GA Pay range: $35.99 to $39.99/hr Description: A Product Verification & Validation Engineer ensures that prototype components and machines meet durability and performance requirements at key stages of the Product Development Process. Duties: Decides upon appropriate tests to ensure durability and performance of new designs, developing new tests when necessary. Executes test plan by conducting simple tests and assigning in-depth work to mechanics, lab engineers, field test sites, and structural analysts. Leads the team through root cause investigations and data gathering when prototypes fail tests. Applies mechanical and electrical engineering aptitude to assist design engineers, participate in design reviews, gather the right data, and design tests. Learns company products and develops customer understanding to become a “voice of the customer” and plan tests that accurately represent customer usage. Communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely with peers and leadership in written and verbal forms. Specific position requirements: 4-year engineering degree preferred (or equivalent work experience). Engineering student in process with immediate upcoming graduation will be considered. 1st shift position, business casual dress code. Safety shoes required (internal metatarsals with no flap over laces) for the first day. What skills you need: Hands on skills and aptitude with mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical systems Strong problem solving skills Strong leadership and people skills Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations Ability to communicate within a cross functional team across multiple sites and drive results What makes you stand out: Industry experience with mechanical systems or electrical systems Industry product development experience and knowledge of the process. Project management experience (planning and execution) Experience with digital data acquisition systems and sensors (e.g. thermocouples, strain gauges, pressure sensors, etc.) Experience with statistics or Six Sigma Experience with commercial mowers, riding mowers, golf course maintenance equipment, or tractors Top Skills: Experience in a testing environment. Experience with heavy duty equipment/off road Project management.