Product SpecialistLocation: Beach City, OH, 44608 Position OverviewIn this exciting new role, you will be an integral part of the Product Development and Innovations Team (PDI). This role is for a strategic product and process professional who will have ownership of project-deliverables throughout the product development, technical design, operational readiness, and continuous improvement processes. This product development professional will lead critical workflows including the ECRN process and new product process. These processes ensure excellent alignment between design intent, manufacturing capability, and business requirements. To successfully lead these processes this leader must be able to scale standards for each project uniquely, and must be committed to disciplined execution. This role provides cross-functional leadership across CAD/product design, CAD foam cutting programs, trials, pricing requests, third-party testing, and item number creation while driving design continuity across product profiles, packaging, specifications, and performance attributes. Recognized for independently managing high-volume of work, strengthening operational efficiency, and translating complex technical information into clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations. Requirements: - Strong computer skills, aptitude to add new skills
- At least 1 year of CAD experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Aptitude for technical information and projects
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks and projects
- Strong computer and technical documentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively within PDI team
- Cutter Operator certified or previous CNC cutting experience
- No written warning, suspension or last chance agreements within the last 6 months
Preferred Experience: - Specific experience with insulation and siding
- Understanding of building products and design
- Knowledge of building codes, code compliance, product applications, performance requirements, etc.
- Knowledge of or experience with Smartsheet Software
- Strong technical acumen
- Six Sigma Certifications [Green or Black]
- Experience in ECRN [Engineering Change Request Notification] processes
- Associate degree or higher in related field
- 3D CAD
- Program Writing
Essential Job Functions: - Embrace our core values – integrity, respect, excellence, service, interdependence, accountability and listening
- Incorporate servant leadership into your business approach
- Draft concepts, components, assemblies and packaging in CAD software
- Write sample-cutting programs and edit CNC programs
- Provide production support on various levels (i.e. writing programs, devising packaging, trouble-shooting equipment problems, working on a team to resolve both internal and external quality issues, etc.)
- Provide input regarding ideas, drawings, and products, as well as external contacts with customers and vendors in the development of designs, to resolve problems and to provide prototypes
- Deliver highly accurate work with strong attention to detail
- Embrace and deploy business processes and technologies that yield effective, efficient results
- Handle a large volume of projects with multiple components and team members
- Willingness to learn, share, and continually drive improvements
- Utilize project management software to manage and drive projects to successful completion
- Daily use of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Project organization and product design
- Prioritizing projects and tasks
- Balancing strategic thinking vs. tactical hands-on capabilities to get things done
- Motivation to succeed through consistent discipline and a strong work ethic
- Positive and energetic collaborator who can help build group consensus
- Maintain excellent organization, communication and documentation skills, both written and verbal
- Maintain excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism in presenting information to both small and large groups
- Provide technical support to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Be a respected technical voice of the product and a valuable resource for marketing and sales
- Participate in and observe product testing, trials, and real-world installation applications
- Design of products and continuity across products
- Supports 3rd party testing and facilitates reporting
- Item number creation
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives
Company Training Requirements: - Online Safety Training
- IT Security Awareness Training
- Drug Free Workplace Training
- Anti-Harassment Training
- Job Specific Certification
Why work at Progressive Foam?
We aren’t perfect, but we do a really great job treating our employees well, giving them opportunities for advancement while doing satisfying work in a fun culture.
And the benefits are fantastic! - Medical Insurance (super low premiums and you can cut those premiums in half if you participate in our Wellness Program)
- Employer Contributed HSA
- FREE Dental Insurance
- FREE Short-Term Disability
- FREE Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan (Company Match) (100% vested immediately)
- Profit Sharing
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Educational Assistance - You pay for books, we pay the rest!
- Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Summer Fun Day
- Retirement Bonus ($1,000 per year of service)
- Wellness Program
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