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Engineer Product I - Product Verification & Validation

Mindlance

Fuquay-Varina, NC

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SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Address Management, Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Build Management, Business Processes, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Creo Elements/Pro, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Design Services, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Establish Priorities, Field Trials, Forecasting, Hydraulic Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Landscaping, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, PTC Creo, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Testing, Progress Reports, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Simulation, Six Sigma, Statistics, Technical Leadership, Technical Marketing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Trend Analysis, User Documentation, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Verification Engineering, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fuquay-Varina, NC
POSTED
8 days ago
Major PurposePerforms basic product design, testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project. Operates in a team environment, providing input to design solutions and participating in design reviews. Develops recommendations within established guidelines; work and decisions are reviewed by supervisors before implementation.Major Duties? Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.? Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.? Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.? Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.? Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.? Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.? Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.? Work collaboratively with other professional teams and over organizational boundaries to ensure service users experience cohesive and seamless support to meet their needs.? Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard, and back up files to ensure instant recovery if problems occur.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to execute engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to produce technical engineering specifications and related materials. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to test, evaluate and improve engineering outcomes. ? Builds engineering solutions with guidance (but not constant supervision). ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to implement engineering designs, evaluate outcomes and then make improvements as needed. ? Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision).? Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to identify, assess, prioritize and manage project-related risks. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals. ? Works at an intermediate level to identify, verify, and manage changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach. Typically works with guidance. ? Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. ? Works with full competence to identify assumptions in order to manage risk, assess the success with measurable evaluation criteria, and evaluate alignment of requirements with solution scope to support value delivery. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. ? Works with full competence to create the rules for requirements and design quality, perform verification activities, and maintain quality control. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. ? Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality parameters. ? Works at an intermediate level to build the structure and culture of the project team, and define roles and responsibilities within that structure to enable the achievement of project mission and objectives and the effective operation of key business processes. Typically works with guidance. Education? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Position Title: Product Verification & Validation Engineer

Specific Position Requirements: Product Verification & Validation Engineer
1st shift Hours: Core 8-4 but flexible
Onsite position
Travel ?10% to other *** sites. Expenses such as airfare, rental will be reimbursed
Teams' interviews- Held between 7/20-31st. 1-round, 1- Hour
?50% of time on shop floor


Interested in Entry level/Early Career talent :
Liason between Designers and Testers
Bachelor s degree in engineering REQUIRED (Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, software etc.)
Knowledge or experience of mowing industry. Robotics and automation experience preferred.

Description:
*** is committed to designing innovative, quality products that our customers depend on. But before any new products ever make it to customers, they must be tested according to rigorous specifications.

Be part of the *** team in North Carolina where we design, test, and manufacture world-class Commercial Mowing & Golf equipment. As a Product Verification & Validation (PV&V) Engineer at Deere, you ll ensure that prototype components and machines meet durability and performance requirements at key stages of the product development process.

Duties:
" Manage test plans including virtual simulation, lab testing, performance evaluation, and field testing.
" Support root cause investigations and data acquisition to understand failures and enable quick resolution.
" Interpret test results and calculate reliability of prototypes, provide information for leadership decisions, and forecast warranty/failure rates.
" Provide technical support to marketing, product engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply management across the product lifecycle.
" Benchmark competitive products to inform design direction and identify performance opportunities.
" Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly and concisely with peers and leadership in written and verbal forms.
" Remain highly organized while managing multiple tasks and data streams.
" Work effectively with diverse technical teams of design engineers, lab engineers, technicians, mechanics, field sites, and structural analysts.
" Learn and operate *** products. Develop user perspective to become a voice of the customer and plan tests that accurately represent customer usage.

What skills you need:
- Basic engineering design experience using CAD (Creo/ProE preferred)
- Basic statistics and data analysis experience
- Hands-on skills and aptitude with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and/or software systems
- Familiarity with phases of product development (scoping, design, analysis, testing, customer feedback, and manufacturing)
- Leadership, communication, and people skills
- Ability to analyze complex data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
- Ability to communicate within a cross functional team across multiple sites and drive results
- Ability to write clearly and concisely to document test procedures and communicate results
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically to support real-world tests, data collection, etc.
- Bachelor s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, etc.) or equivalent work experience with a technical degree

What makes you stand out:
- Knowledge of commercial mowing or golf course maintenance equipment, or experience with the landscaping or golf course maintenance industry
- Industry experience in product development, testing, analysis, or design
- Industry experience with mechanical systems, electrical systems, or data analysis
- Project management experience (planning and execution)
- Experience with digital data acquisition systems and sensors (e.g. thermocouples, strain gauges, pressure sensors, etc.)
- Experience with statistics or Six Sigma

Position details:
" Business casual dress code
" Mix of office work, indoor/outdoor work on equipment, and occasional travel to customer sites
" Safety shoes required (internal met-guard, EH electrical hazard

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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