Product Design and R&D Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of cutting tool products from initial concept to final commercialization.

• Investigate and assess emerging technologies, materials, coatings, manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.

• Design and enhance solid carbide, carbide-tipped, ceramic, PCD, CBN, and specialized cutting tools.

• Create and validate product performance through laboratory and production testing methodologies.

• Formulate test plans, evaluate results, and deliver data-driven recommendations.

• Explore coatings, grades, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing solutions.

• Develop and deploy digital engineering tools, databases, software applications, and AI-driven solutions.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition of new products into production.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking and product performance studies.

• Promote continuous improvement focused on product performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability.

• Keep abreast of market trends, customer needs, and advancements in the industry.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, specifications, and product documentation.

• Assist end-users at customer sites and machine tool builders.

• Work alongside the design team to enhance processes and procedures.

• Travel both domestically and internationally, with a target travel rate of 30%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as mechanical or manufacturing engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in product development, research and development, manufacturing, or cutting tool design.

• In-depth application knowledge and experience in metal cutting.

• Preferred CAD/CAM experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, and/or Mastercam.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities concerning basic manufacturing processes.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Capability to drive or fly to all facilities as needed.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds at a time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work environment and potential for remote work.

• Paid time off and holiday leave policies.