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Product Development Engineering Manager

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers\. We challenge what's possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\.

Response Technologies is a Rhode Island \- based, award\-winning company that is dedicated to the design and development of disruptive products and technologies that Save Lives\. Our expertise in material sciences, coupled with our additive manufacturing and innovative processes, continues to strengthen our position as industry leaders\. Join our team and help us accelerate our successes\.

Product Development Engineering Manager

The Product Development Engineering Manager is responsible for growing and developing our talented product development team, whose purpose is to save lives\. The Product Development Engineering Manager's role is to drive TRL's higher, from assessing new growth opportunities to qualifying new products\. Response Technologies works within a certified AS9100 continuous improvement quality culture\.

What you'll be doing as a Product Development Engineering Manager:

* Manage resources and develop a high\-performance team\.

* Create new products and composites using non\-metallic materials that include; textiles, coatings, and foams\.

* Develop new processes that are needed for producing new products\.

* Develop trial plans, monitor their execution, oversee their reporting, and recommend follow\-up actions\.

* Provide technical support to: Product Development, Manufacturing, and Engineering and fabricators\.

* Advance Technical Readiness Levels \(TRL\)\.

* Using internally generated material characterizations, execute dynamic FEA modeling\.

* Research new composite materials and novel processes\.

* Create work instructions, best practices, and SOP's other Tier III documents for AS9100 Quality System\.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs\., and to team lift up to 50 lbs\.Ability to perform prolonged kneeling, squatting, sitting, crawling, and climbing stairs, ladders and work stands\.Ability to stand for extended periods during the entire duration of shift\.Excellent hand\-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling small components and tools\.Flexibility to bend, stoop, and crouch as required for tasks\.Good vision, including the ability to focus on small details and identify defects\.

Skills You Bring To this Role

+ Working knowledge of composites, textiles, foam, coating, and other processing equipment

+ Working knowledge of materials testing equipment

+ Eagerness to learn and explore advances in 3D textile\-based composites, and complementary advanced manufacturing processes

+ Practical experience with compression and 2\-part injection molding processes

+ Working knowledge of Advance Fiber Placement \(AFP\) systems is preferred

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Effective team player, with strong critical thinking skills

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

+ Ability to design, execute, and interpret Experimental Designs

What you need to be successful

+ Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering field\.

+ 8 years experience with composite processing and/or composite design\.

+ Prior experience leading technical teams\.Practical expertise in 3D Printing technologies and their materialsWorking knowledge of CATIA, SolidWorks, or other design softwareWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPointApplicants must be U\.S\. persons as defined by the ITAR \(22 CFR §120\.15\)

What we offer you in return

You'll be off every Friday with our 4x10 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)

120 hours Vacation time

12\-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Access to Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together\.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\., Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Response Technologies

**Primary Location:** US-Rhode Island-Coventry

**Job Function:** Engineering

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Experienced

**Shift:** First Shift

**Relocation:** Available

**Job Posting:** 03/07/2025, 2:49:16 PM

**Job Number:** 330913