Product Development Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Product Development Engineer is a working member of the K&N Product Development team. The job involves working in many aspects of K&N’s Research and Development and therefore requires a thorough understanding of K&N Engineering's manufacturing techniques, must possess excellent mechanical and fabrication knowledge, computer skills, communication skills, organizational skills, excellent project completion record and the ability to work unsupervised.

• Responsible for K&N product designs (mostly air filter products, intake kits, accessories, etc.) that are highly functional, cost efficient, with a constant effort being put into designs that reflect an “ease” of manufacturing.
• Work very closely with the Director of Automotive Development on feasibility and priority of projects.
• Work closely with the Product Managers and Intake Kit Technicians on specific designs, and attributes of projects that you are assigned. Must have very open communication with them.
• Must know the proper procedures for accurate and intelligent product testing and validation.
• Prepare and present formal test reports, which evaluate the potential of new technologies, where applicable.

Experience, Skills & Education:

• 0-3 years of experience in automotive. Must know the theories and workings of automobile engine compartments and how induction systems are designed for all types of motorized vehicles.
• Navigation K&N’s Business Management System
• Experience with SolidWorks 3-D CAD software required. 
• Must have experience designing fabricated and molded products in 3D Cad programs.
• Must have experience detailing 2D product drawings at OE levels (ASME Y14.5-2009).
• Must know and understand basic principles used in product design, machining, multiple methods of manufacturing, mold design, prototyping (fabricated or rapid prototyped) and testing/validation.
• Must be able to create and maintain excel spreadsheets and data bases, which means knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Additional Qualities Necessary:

• Must work well in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers and in a 1-on-1 or team situation.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive company image to K&N customers.
• Consistently good attendance.
• Must be well organized and demonstrate ability to simultaneously handle multiple duties, prioritize, follow through on all tasks and projects, and meet pre-determined deadlines and goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.