Job Description
Position Summary
The R&D Engineer is responsible for the engineering design and concept development of Cold Jet, LLC, products with particular emphasis on R&D for and support of new product development (NPD).
Position Responsibilities
Research and Development
- Perform project level R&D activities coupled with design and development of Cold Jet products, as directed by the director of NPD, focusing on fluid dynamics from subsonic to supersonic and thermodynamics
- Render conceptual models and document designs via CAD and Solid Modeling
- Complete theoretical and mathematical analysis and perform tests
- Perform conceptual development of new technology, products, processes, and applications requiring scientific creativity and ingenuity.
- Investigate new concepts in dry ice innovation, industrial equipment, and related technology.
- Translate ideas into proven value that can be applied to current and new products.
- Analyze existing products and suggest improvement to increase value.
- Develop and review technical reports and competitive technology.
New Product Development
- Research and develop new products from spec to commercialization, contributing as a member of a product development team.
- Consult and coordinate with metallurgists and other scientists on project elements requiring specialized knowledge.
- Generate, review and approve supporting documentation for designs, including assembly and test procedures.
- Manage projects to ensure timely completion and expected outcomes.
- Provide problem resolution support for applied technology.
- Follow and contribute to the development of Cold Jet procedures, accepted engineering practices, and any relevant design practices in accordance with given requirements.
Promote New Business
- Regularly interface with customers to develop business in new and existing markets.
- Liaise with other departments within Cold Jet, providing support to Production, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service departments.
- Assist customers as needed, answering questions and providing support.
- Investigate new applications and conduct field tests of new concepts.
Position Requirements
Education & Experience
- BS in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or similar degree required
- 1-5 years experience in an R&D or similar field required.
Skill Competencies
- Knowledge in fluid flow (theoretical and applied); exposure to the full gambit of fluid dynamic properties from subsonic design to optimize blast system fluid dynamics, sonic for particular type noise/performance categories, and supersonic for optimum blast jet performance (coupled with the two-phase gas flow considerations of compressed air and CO2 gas).
- Knowledge in thermo-dynamics (theoretical and applied)
- Knowledge of methods in new product development
- Electro-mechanical aptitude in modifying and developing new machines
- Has a developed sense of industrial design
- Skilled in project management
- Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Behavioral Competencies/Personal Traits
- Creative/innovative
- Analytical/problem solving
- Flexibility – manages change well
- Committed to project and company success - staying dedicated to goals and responsibilities, following through in spite of setbacks and difficulties
- Balances conceptual and concrete (hands-on) job activities well
- Collaborative with other departments (marketing, production)
- Deftly balances multiple projects in fast paced environment.
- Business and political savvy - successfully navigating the intra-company, vendor or customer business and political environments.
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