Product Engineering Coordinator at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

Job Description

Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products.

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.  Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Engineer new products from concepts


• Developing specifications, maintain specifications book, coordinate with draftsperson for part print documentation


• Material selection with product managers, designers, suppliers, etc. to meet or exceed quality and cost objectives


• Developing drawings for tooling, quotes, etc. (when needed)


• Determine fit, form and function (CAD)


• Coordinate preliminary design reviews


• Coordinate cross functional design and safety reviews with Design Manager


• Maintain ECR/ECN system as they pertain to Design Engineering


• Continuous search for product quality improvement and cost improvement opportunities


• Manage projects from concepts through production with design manager as detailed in product develop procedure sections


• Design projects as needed Model Shop coordination • maintain model shop prototype log book


• Prioritize model shop prototype functions (model shop to determine schedule and due dates)


• Coordinate rapid prototypes through supplier •


• Research, recommend and develop AR’s for capital equipment


• Train model makers as needed (drawing interpretations)


• Test Lab coordination


• Coordinate tests conducted in lab, including initiation of tests needed by design personnel for product development 


• Determine with test lab technicians, test methods, parameters, inspections, studies, etc.


• Create reports for analysis, comparison, recommendations, etc., as needed


• Coordinate pre-production evaluations between product management, suppliers and test lab including distribution of results, recommendations, etc.


• Coordinate 1st production product approvals between QC, product managers and test lab including distribution of product evaluation (approval) form to all parties responsible


• Supplier coordination


• Coordinate tooling needs and development between ClosetMaid and suppliers


• Maintain project schedules with suppliers, reporting status to product managers, design manager, others as needed


• Trouble-shoot potential problems during development, production, other


• Coordinate 1st article inspections between supplier and test lab

Requirements:

• Advanced Education or equivalent experience


• 4 to 6 years of Experience


• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain regular attendance

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. AMES/CLOSETMAID will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CLOSETMAID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

In addition to federal law requirements, CLOSETMAID complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CLOSETMAID expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

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About CLOSETMAID

Actually, it’s all about you. We began with a desire to help people improve the storage in their home. Founded in 1965 in Delray Beach, Florida, we were the first to manufacture ventilated wire shelving for closets in new home construction. We grew quickly, and in 1970 moved to our current headquarters in Ocala, Florida.

CLOSETMAID, a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF), is the worldwide leader in home storage and organization, offering innovative wire and laminate/wood storage systems for use in bedrooms, kitchens, family rooms, laundry rooms, home offices and garages – wherever people need to store and organize their things. Our products are available at home improvement stores, mass merchants, online, and from CLOSETMAID Authorized Dealers.

CLOSETMAID offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), & PTO

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