Product Development Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with available company resources and organizations to initiate and oversee projects associated with HFS products that deliver value to customers and establish HFS as the preferred supplier.

• Offer field support to enhance the utilization of HFS products, ensuring complete customer satisfaction while gaining insight into customer needs.

• Conduct product demonstrations at various levels within customers’ organizations, ranging from the shop floor to engineering management.

• Coordinate with different plants on development projects to meet the planned timeline for the “going to market” phase.

• Present company resources (from Tech Center capabilities to plant expertise) to customers in order to address complex issues and set HFS apart from competitors.

• Work alongside account managers to present product features and plant capabilities to customer organizations.

• Grasp the functionality of systems (fasteners with dedicated installation tools) to offer customers a comprehensive system and continually consider new products from a system perspective.

• Combine the various capabilities of HFS plants and the extensive company product range to create projects that showcase the full breadth of company competencies.

• Analyze competitor products and systems to assess, evaluate, and implement necessary actions and improvements to our product range.

• Maintain an ongoing awareness of technological advancements outside the group that may present opportunities for innovation or collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical customer-facing role.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Verification of employment eligibility will be necessary at the time of hire.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• This role requires access to export-controlled items, and employment offers are contingent upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

• Experience in aerospace customer support is preferred.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills is essential.

• Familiarity with finite element analysis software and CAD software is a plus.

• Outstanding written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• The position offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package available from day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision).

• Excellent 401k matching program.

• Paid holidays and vacation time.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Community engagement initiatives.

• Flexible schedules based on role and location.