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Praxis Technology R&D/NPD Engineer in Queensbury, New York
Are you ready to work for a company that truly cares about making a meaningful difference in this world?
About Us
Praxis Technology is a manufacturing company that designs and develops titanium parts for medical devices, aerospace and other consumer markets. We create sustainable flexibility that delivers maximum impact to make people’s lives better. It's pretty cool stuff!
We value people that are highly motivated, self-starters open to learning new things every day. We’re looking for people with a good attitude and strong character who strive to be the best at what they do, take accountability for their actions and are determined and committed to get the job done. We’re highly collaborative, innovative thinkers and we need people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience to join our growing team. We’ve built our workplace on inclusivity, treating everyone with respect and integrity and providing people with the support and space to do their best work.
Our purpose is growing a great place to work, built on innovation. We do so by embracing the five core values of Praxis:
Team Player
Driven to Improve
Genuinely Care
Dependable
Own It
What we can offer you:
In addition to being part of a locally owned & operated business who values treating everyone with integrity & respect, we offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
Employee and/or Employee + Child(ren) medical insurance for just $1/month!
Comprehensive Dental + Vision
401k Retirement Plan that we match up to 3%
Basic Life AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off - 18 days first year (pro-rated)
Paid holidays – 9 days
Annual Performance Bonus Potential
Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program for hourly staff
Employee Profit Sharing
Tuition Assistance
Position Summary
Reporting to the Research and Development Manager, the NPD/R&D Engineer is responsible for NPD/R&D objectives through ownership of research, product development and validation activities from concept through transfer to production, while maintaining compliance with procedures and quality systems.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Develop and execute project management objectives, meeting timeline commitments and balancing multiple priorities,
Support R&D objectives by creating test plans, performing R&D testing, characterization, and reporting,
Use engineering tools such as root cause analysis, DOE, & statistical analysis to aid in R&D testing and characterization,
Provide recommendations to managers for project next steps based on data and reports,
Point of contact between customers and Praxis throughout the product development cycle,
Interface with customers for design changes required for MIM,
Interface with mold vendors for mold procurement and suppliers for secondary operations,
Interaction with internal cross-functional groups,
Lead product specific material and equipment procurement and validation initiatives,
Oversee execution of product specific engineering studies, experiments, and process development,
Provide customer ready technical reports and timeline updates, as required,
Lead and oversee all validation/verification activities (i.e. validation plans & report, control plans, IQ/OQ/PQ),
Support product launch in any/all capacities required,
Responsible to train new operators on new processes and changes to processes for new Ti products,
Develop metrology methods for measurement of components, develop visual inspections and perform gage R&R and data analysis,
Maintain compliance with Praxis’ Quality Management System,
Ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines and applying best practices for on-the-job safety in a production environment,
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes while maintaining an orderly production facility.
What You Must Bring to This Role
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience,
Minimum of 4 years working the field of product development,
Project management skills are required,
Metrology experience and the application of statistics is required,
Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally, through email, and formal written reports,
Demonstrated ability to work independently to resolve technical issues,
Proven history working in SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, including Excel,
Experience in medical device development a plus,
Experience in six sigma, design of experiments, and operational excellence a plus,
Proven attention to detail and focus in an active environment with the ability to complete tasks, and to work
independently and proactively,
Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build personal and team-based relationships with all levels of associates,
Proven ability to calmly transition between multiple, and changing priorities,
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills,
Proven experience in working in the medical device, aerospace, manufacturing, or related industry,
Experience in production operations, safety and security protocols,
Working Conditions & Physical Efforts
Work is performed in a production environment
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit for a prolonged period of time
Visual functions being those of near vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with leadership & clients
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment
Low exposure to physical risk
Praxis is an equal opportunity employer
Department
Research & Development
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$75,000-85,000