NPD Engineer

North Safety Products has an immediate opening for an Engineer working in the New Product Development (NPD) group, based in Cranston, Rhode Island.

 

The product development effort is critical to North Safety Products’ plans to grow the company.  The successful candidate is responsible for designing innovative new products and improving existing product lines, as well as working with engineering, quality assurance, marketing, sales, and manufacturing.

 

 

Some of the major essential functions of this position are: Generate creative and innovative product design concepts.Perform and direct activities such as prototype fabrication, research experiments, regulatory testing, mechanical drawing, mathematical modeling, and graphics presentation.Establish and maintain product standards for the manufacture of quality products.Enhance manufacturing efficiency by using sound engineering practices and written product documentation.



 

Required Knowledge/Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.7+ years experience in product design and development.Advanced knowledge and experience with three-dimensional CAD modeling and nonlinear stress analysis.  Solid Works and Cosmos experience preferred.Expert knowledge in plastic parts.Experience working within ISO 9000.Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project Management.Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

 

North Safety Products has been a quality manufacturer for over 75 years.  We provide the broadest line of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available globally.  North serves a number of industry segments and offers PPE in:  Eye & Face, Fall Protection, First Aid, Footwear, Head, Hearing, Hand, Clothing, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory, and Traffic Products.

We are committed to providing the highest quality products to keep our customers safe while also providing unsurpassed comfort.  It is our goal to enhance worker safety, assist with regulatory compliance, and create greater worker confidence on the job.  Our work environment is team-oriented where members are empowered to make decisions and contribute to continuous improvement.  We employ over 3,000 employees globally and advancement from within is encouraged.

We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity that comes from working with a leader.  Our benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Assistance, and Employee Assistance Program.  Interested candidates should submit resume with salary requirements to one of the following:

 

Email:  HumanResources@NorthSafety.com

Fax:  (401) 943-7974

Mail:  North Safety Products, HR, 2000 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI  02921

 

North Safety Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You may visit our website at www.northsafety.com