**Summary** : Responsible for conducting design and development of Invacare products from concept solution to obsolescence, including acceptance into production, on-going production support and resolution of concerns and complaints. Provide development through leadership, guidance and assistance to internal and external customers as required by the business.
Essential Functions:
- Provide engineering leadership in following ways:
- In support of project teams up through final release of drawings and first production run.
- Through “troubleshooting” and resolution of field issues.
- Investigation and implementation of significant cost reductions.
- Leading the organization and development of concepts for new products.
- Provide sustaining engineering support to assigned product lines helping the on-going cost reduction/product improvement activities of Change Board.
- Maintain and develop high level of knowledge of technical aspects of electrical design or product components/systems and provide strategic direction in these areas.
- Support existing products, particularly in area of “expertise”, with Engineering Documentation and day-to-day consultation to Operations, Marketing, Technical Services, etc.
- On a selected basis, and with limited direction, execute or lead the following activities during the product development process.
- Engineering leadership of project through final release of drawings and first production run.
- Agreement with Marketing on Functional Specifications.
- Creation and management approval of development schedule.
- Concept development and prototype design including planning, design, documentation, code creation, review, communication.
- Building and testing of prototypes.
- Development and execution of test protocols and plans and risk assessments.
- Perform Product testing and verification.
- Use traceability for requirement verification and change impact analysis.
- Diagnose and fault-find verification failures.
- Provide Electrical System support aligned with the various products.
- Support concept solution development in the S2 phase and transition to development S3a phase and verification S3b phase.
- Release of prints in a manner (accuracy, completeness, and timeliness) that supports the project timeline.
- Periodic review meetings with all functional groups.
- Embedded Firmware Development/C++ Programing
- Take ownership for project timing and successful product completion.
- Coach assigned and unassigned engineers
- Lead or assist training of assigned engineers
- Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports
- Ensure that all product development processes and activities conform to Invacare’s quality system
- In collaboration with QA/RA and in a pro-active manner, ensure that product development processes and activities meet appropriate domestic and international safety and quality standards
- Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual’s strengths to the benefit of the team.
- Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
****Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of product engineering experience in a team-based environment.
- Proven engineering expertise in specified areas. (gear design, software, motors, controls systems, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience with current and best practice software design and testing techniques and methodologies.
- Highly knowledgeable in the utilization of necessary; software tools, analysis equipment, measurement tools, measurement techniques, test methods, industry standards, and industry best practices, for related expertise
- High level of proficiency utilizing PC design tools to generate prototypes and convey design concepts to other functional departments.
- Knowledge and experience performing product verification.
- Knowledge of medical regulatory requirements a plus.
- Must have had experience working with an Engineering Change process and manufacturing Bill of Materials.
- Ability to do layouts and detail drawings sufficient to generate prototypes and convey design concepts to other functional departments.
- Ability to coach assigned and unassigned engineers.
- Ability to train assigned engineers.
- Effective communication skills
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated project leadership skills.
- Strong investigative, analytical and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong sense of ownership and thoroughness, with high level of attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and make decisions.
- A passion for technology.
- Possess strong customer focus recognizing both internal and external needs.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet
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