As a Product Developer, you work closely with other members of our Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain departments on all phases of the product development process—researching, designing, manufacturing, and refining the highest-quality hand tools.
Some specific role responsibilities
• Apply engineering principles to design and manufacture tools you believe in
• Build and test models and prototypes to verify design concepts
• Work with the Manufacturing department to launch new products and refine processes
• Evaluate suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities to ensure they will be reliable partners
• Develop initial product standards to hand off to our Quality Control team
• Design and perform tests that assess the performance of finished products
• Collaborate with the Campaigns and Tekton.com departments to tell the tool’s story
• Follow products into users’ hands, gathering and learning from their experiences Values and skills
You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy.The right person will be able to learn many of the needed skills on the job. A very high capacity for learning, a commitment to excellence, and high energy are essential to success. Education and experience
You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in mechanical engineering, product/industrial design, math, or related fields could be helpful. You should be familiar with CAD/3-D modeling and other standard industry software. Location and hours
This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Direct supervisor
Director of Product Development About the department
The Product Development department designs the tools we produce and works with the rest of the company to manage each tool throughout its lifecycle. How to Apply
https://apply.tekton.com/tekton/form/EmploymentApplicationDeveloperTechnical/formperma/NnbbnFT4wM7XacJY0qaUoBlZ2JqeHoEU9WcNvEVf3cc
