Product Development Manager jobs in New Britain, CT

Description

Who we are: Commercial Sewing has specialized in the marine and power sports markets with a focus on producing sewn products and hard goods for Original Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers.

Our mission is simple. We believe ourselves to be an extension of our customer engineering and manufacturing. We value consistent communication and strive to provide our clients innovative solutions at the highest value and performance. We are consistently growing and consider ourselves to be the dominant supplier of sewn products to the OEM Power Sport and Marine markets. This level of quality and responsibility is not to be taken for granted and we strive to be flexible and fair to the needs of our customers, employees and the communities we work in.

Our staff has decades of experience in the power sports and marine industries and a dedicated team of 20 engineers, project managers, and global sourcing specialists that work out of an “innovation lab” to meet and exceed customer project requirements.

Our company is growing and we are looking to add to our engineering team.  

What we are looking for: We are looking for energetic, hands-on Product Development Engineers/CAD Drafters/Project Administrators looking to learn and become strong team members.  We are a medium sized company that values team members that lean in to help solve problems with an upbeat attitude and the willingness and ability to problem solve.

What we can offer: Our employees enjoy a slew of benefits from paid holidays, summer shut down, Christmas break, Spring Day, 401k, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance, gift cards for a summer BBQ and towards your Thanksgiving dinner, and end of year bonuses.  We have dress down Fridays and a range of activities throughout the year including a Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas party, and multiple Wellness Challenges.  We train and promote from within.  If you are looking to join a family rather than being "just another number," Commercial Sewing is the place for you.  Apply today and come see why our employees have been with us for 20, 30, and even 40 years.  

Product Development Engineer

The primary function of the Product Development Engineer is to design and develop product.  The job will encompass taking a product from concept through production handoff.  This includes proving out designs & tracking/documenting accurate information as well as communicating with both internal and external customers.
At the senior level our engineers manage the technical aspects of a product line, as well as lead and mentor the other members of the product team.

We utilize 3-D CAD, combined with experience and aptitude, to generate maximum value for our customers. Occasional travel may be required.  Mechanical skill & sewing knowledge are a plus but we are willing to invest in the development of team members with drive.  This is a full time position w/benefits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Excellent math and computer skills, experience with 3D CAD/Solidworks (or similar) software required.
• Must possess ability to use basic measuring and hand tools
• Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation knowledge a plus.