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Product Engineer / Specialist I

Product Engineer / Specialist I

GalvionMontreal, Quebec, Canada
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

THE COMPANY

Galvion designs, develops, and manufactures ballistic helmets and dynamic power and data management solutions for the modern battlefield. We are a passionate, global, and fast-paced team collaborating with several strategic partners and are committed to enhancing the overall agility and survivability of the modern warfighter and tactical operator.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Product Engineer / Specialist I is the vital link between Industrial Design, Tooling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Galvion's suppliers.  Working throughout the organization, this position will be responsible for project managing the creation and development of new armor products as well as improving existing ones.  The Product Engineer / Specialist I will lead product development project teams to deliver world class armor products for military markets ensuring compliance to specification, integration into existing systems, and validation of the product design.  The Product Engineer / Specialist I will also focus “upstream” in the supply chain ensuring its optimization, assessing and developing the capabilities of the suppliers, and developing and implementing supply chain strategies and tactics which will support growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Product Development

  • Act as first-line technical resource for all enquiries coming from internal Customers in matters related to Galvion products for the Tactical Head Systems Line of Business
  • Take ownership of product roadmap implementation for a single product line, suggesting priorities for pre-planned improvements in conjunction with Product Management
  • Maintain Product Configuration
  • Contribute to the update of Technical Data Packages
  • Participates in the interface with Marketing for the development of sales collateral and Customer Support for the implementation of field support processes
  • Evaluate the feasibility of selected concepts to meet functional, military / commercial applications, and customer needs
  • Utilize the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process to design, develop, and prototype new products and manage them from “cradle-to-grave”
  • Develop timelines and cost estimates for development tasks and inform management of performance against plan as part of the Product Stage Gate Process
  • Evaluate, document, and implement potential design and process changes to improve product performance, manufacturability, safety or cost consistent with company Product Stage Gate Process requirements
  • In concert with Supply Chain, obtain components / supplies / equipment to support prototype assembly, and conduct preliminary vendor assessment / selection
  • Participate in the assessment of reliability, safety, performance and technical risk
  • Coordinate and communicate development schedules or design issues throughout the technical team continuously
  • Work under guidance of senior staff
  • Provide input into the creation / modification of product specifications in alignment with Customer Requirements
  • Member of the technical team that ensures that all technical and Customer documentation meet requirements
  • Participate in the implementation of pre-production assembly methods and equipment; coordinate with vendor activities relative to communication of specifications, development schedules, and system compatibility
  • Participate in the creation of the Bill of Materials and the management of the complete BOM through product development
  • Create fully dimensioned drawings and Technical Data Packages, (TDP), to be provided to suppliers for sourcing new product components
  • Participate in the Creation of test & validation plans for new products to validate conformance to specifications

Technical Project Management

  • Serve as the point of contact for internal customers on all matters relating to the project
  • Follow-up actions between progress review meetings
  • Participate in the Design-To-Cost (DTC) process, choice of suppliers and overall commercial strategy
  • Participate in the Design-For-Manufacturability (DFM) process
  • Participate in design reviews and progress review meetings with the Customer
  • Participate in technical tender

    • WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Mechanical, Material, or Industrial Engineering preferred
  • 2+ years' experience working in a product development environment or related engineering role required
  • License to practice as a Professional Engineer, a plus
  • Experience and understanding of at least one of the following areas is considered essential : product development cycle in a defence, transport or aerospace environment, injection molding or associated manufacturing processes, quality assurance protocols, design-to-cost methodology, military standards, proof-of-compliance and safety testing of equipment
  • Strong interpersonal relationship and leadership skills
  • Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications / technical requirements
  • Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO, industry standards, military standards and associated procedures
  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles
  • Ability to work independently on assigned scope
  • Highly motivated problem solver with meticulous attention to detail
  • Responsiveness to external and internal customers and a can-do, positive attitude are a must
  • Strong English language, verbal communication and writing skills required.
  • Knowledge of and experience of working with Military and Personal Protective Equipment Standards, a plus.

    • THE TEAM

    You will work closely with an accomplished leader with significant industry experience and be the SME on a team of passionate and driven individuals who are making a difference for our modern-day war fighters, law enforcement, and EMS.

    Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.