Position Purpose:Drives AmesburyTruth’s success in the Window and Door product categories through delivery of innovative engineered hardware solutionsProvides functional support for planning, control, and implementation of engineering projectsActs as technical interface with customers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, sales, and suppliersEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAbility to understand product requirements and develop innovative solutions in accordance with cost targets and within the timeframe requiredDesigns products via the AmesburyTruth Product Development Process which are aligned with applicable industry standards and code requirementsAdvises on hardware solutions for customer window and door applicationsWorks with Product Team to develop specifications for window and door hardware productsReduces product risk using DFMEA and FEA during the design processEnsures product manufacturability through participation in Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Lean/Six Sigma exercises during product designBuilds models of product components and assemblies with Inventor and/or SolidworksIdentifies alternative or better performing materials for use in window and door productsBuilds product prototypes to share with customers and obtain product feedbackCreates and maintains of Bills of Material within the corporate ERP systemPartners with IT to extract desired data from ERP system or perform mass uploads of new dataCreates well-written product documentation and application notes to communicate key technical information to customers efficiently and clearlyRecommends new products and product modificationsMaintains responsibility for generating and executing Engineering Changes (ECR/ECO)Manages projects using project management and communication toolsDevelops and facilitates product training for internal and external customersPerforms testing on products as needed for development and customer needsWorks with internal team to identify and implement cost savings opportunitiesatsjKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Must be proficient in 2D and 3D CAD (Inventor/SolidWorks)Ability to create detailed project plansSolid understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment for roll-forming, stamping, injection molding, and die-casting processesAbility to work independently as a strong self-starterStrong communication and interpersonal skillsQualifications/Prior ExperienceEducation: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering3-5 year of experience in Mechanical Engineering Design1-2 years of experience in Design or Applications Engineering in the Fenestration Industry desiredExposure to Lean Six Sigma principles desiredWork Environment / Other RequirementsWork is typically performed in a climate-controlled facility with moderate noise levels that are within OSHA limitsAbility to utilize tools/equipment in R& D lab to build/test product prototypesMust be able to use normal office equipment (scanner, printer, copier, computer)Must be able to travel domestically & internationallyMust be able to lift 25-50lbs occasionally