Product Test Engineer - Kimball International, Jasper, IN

The ideal candidate will be located near our Jasper, IN headquarters and be able to work primarily from this location.

Role Description:

The Product Test Engineer is responsible for the execution of the testing and calibration requirements for the R&D testing and calibration laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution of testing and services of the Lab
• Provides technical assistance to ensure accuracy of testing, analysis, calibration, and reporting to the customer
• Validate engineering by identifying and testing to appropriate Kimball and external standards
• Responsible for conducting testing and calibration in accordance with the quality system
• Provide support to product line management, engineering and design in new product development, engineering changes and process improvements
• Support PDP and NPI processes
• Work with PLM, Engineering and Quality to resolve product field performance issues
• Develop new internal product performance standards and test methods to meet changing product use conditions and new product markets
• Develop new material performance test standards and test methods
• Support PLM, field sales and customer service with product performance technical inquiries
• Work with engineering and corporate risk on field liability risk issues
• Responsible to facilitate testing with outside labs
• Conduct facility tours of the testing lab for guest services
• Complete projects in a timely manner
• BIFMA Committee work

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

• Honest and ethical
• Extreme attention to detail
• Team oriented
• Tactful, assertive, flexible, patient and trustworthy
• Positive attitude
• Creative thinking
• Ability to build and sustain relationships
• Analytical trouble shooting capabilities
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace
• Strong strive for success

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of engineering sciences and practices
• Knowledge of product performance standards: ANSI, BIFMA, ASTM, ISO, ISTA, UL, CPSC, etc.
• Knowledge of materials test methods: ASTM, ISO, etc.
• Demonstrates capability with BIFMA and UL standards
• Knowledge of calibration methods
• Understanding of mechanical and physical properties of various materials; metals, plastics, wood, etc.
• Understanding of PDP, NPI, and EC processes
• Knowledge of product testing and material testing methodology and techniques
• Understanding of failure mode and effects analysis and design for manufacturing/assembly
• Understanding of sustainability and product design
• Ability to perform root cause failure analysis
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality system requirements

Communication Skills

• Good listening skills
• Good written, verbal, presentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical issues
• Represent Kimball in difficult business and technical discussions with customers

Leadership Skills

• Good organizational skills
• Good team building skills
• Initiative
• Respect for others point of view

Business Skills

• Can prioritize and handle multiple tasks appropriately to meet business needs
• Ability to follow standard practice and procedures
• Good time management
• Understanding of role in the company
• Knowledge of furniture industry
• Understanding of financial fundamentals

Qualifications:

Work/Educational Requirements

• Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science
• 2+ years in product testing, preferred
• 2+ years in quality system experience, preferred

The ideal candidate will be located near our Jasper, IN headquarters and be able to work primarily from this location.

Qualifications:

Work/Educational Requirements

• Associates (2-year) or Bachelors (4-year) Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related science.
• 2+ years in product testing, preferred.
• 2+ years in quality system experience, preferred.