Product Innovation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States New Leader Manufacturing Full time
About the Job:
As a Product Innovation Specialist at New Leader Manufacturing, you will have the opportunity to drive business growth through innovative product development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions to meet customer needs. With a strong background in engineering principles and practices, you will be responsible for designing mechanical products, applying sound analytical methods, and investigating new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our product development team. As a Product Innovation Specialist, you will contribute to next-level idea generation, research, and development, and concept development for greater innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life and ensure that products meet performance and technical expectations of the company and end users.

Responsibilities:
• Provide a contributor role in next-level idea generation, research, and development, and concept development for greater innovation
• Design mechanical products and apply hydraulics, electronics, and software to them
• Apply sound analytical methods in evaluating and applying mechanical components, materials, hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical actuators, and sensors
• Investigate new or disruptive technologies and validate their use in our industry

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2-5 years of experience in R&D, product development, or design
• High level of solid modeling skills desirable; experience in Simulation (FEA, CFD) desirable
• Strong computer skills, including solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred), ERP, data analysis, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Oral and written communication skills appropriate for working with all levels of the company, customers, and suppliers

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly required to sit and interface with computer systems while maintaining a high level of concentration. The employee is also regularly required to stand and walk while performing the duties of the job. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands/fingers to handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year based on location and experience.

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