Product Engineer - New Product Development
AmeriWater is a long-established industry leader in the design, manufacture, installation and supply of water purification systems and services for dialysis, industrial and healthcare applications. We are looking for a Product Engineer - New Product Development to join our growing team in Dayton, Ohio!
Relocation Package : None
Work Location : Onsite - Dayton, Ohio
Position Summary
Participates in new product development efforts – designing, developing, and launching groundbreaking products that set new standards in the medical and healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical background, speed and accuracy to market, and a passion for driving new product initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the full new product development lifecycle, from early concept through market launch.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful product development.
- Conduct market and competitive research to help identify customer needs and product opportunities.
- Contribute to project planning by tracking timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
- Design, prototype, and test innovative medical devices using CAD software, rapid prototyping, and lab tools.
- Build, assemble, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical fluidic prototypes, including pumps, motors, sensors, and solenoids.
- Perform product testing and validation to verify performance, quality, and durability.
- Design and build test fixtures to support verification activities.
- Prepare engineering drawings, documentation, and prototypes for regulatory and internal review.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance product performance, reduce cost, and streamline development.
- Stay current with relevant technologies, tools, and materials to apply innovative solutions to product challenges.
- Communicate project progress, technical findings, and issues to the engineering team and management.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in product engineering, specifically focused on new product development.Demonstrated success in leading new product development projects from concept to launch.Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD) and other relevant engineering tools.Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative thinking skills.Visionary engineer with passion for new product development.Proven project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies being a plus.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Benefits
401(k) – matching available.Employee assistance program.Health insurance.Life insurance.Paid time off.Vision insurance.AmeriWater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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