Product Development Assistant

Description:

Join the team at PureEdge Lighting, a leader in innovative and tech-savvy lighting solutions. As a dynamic team member, you'll contribute to digital and physical projects, illuminating spaces with cutting-edge technology and creativity.

Find us at www.PureEdgeLighting.com

Position: Product Development Assistant

Position reports to the CEO

Job Location: 1718 W. Fullerton Ave Chicago IL 60614

Job Type: Full-Time

Summary of Functions
• The Product Development Assistant designs, develops, and improves new or existing lighting products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Designs and/or develops new products, including possible proprietary items, according to the organization’s Product Development plan. Works with the design and engineering team and R&D team, managing the flow through the project manager software.
• Continually evaluates and searches for improvements to existing products according to changing customer needs, product complaints/dissatisfaction or internal production/servicing difficulties. Reviews adaptation of existing products for new applications or other customer markets.
• Assists in the planning, designing, and developing UL test requirements and any special testing equipment/apparatus to establish product and/or customer specifications; directs and performs testing of prototypes accordingly to verify product reliability and performance requirements.
• Creates and assists in developing engineering documentation for new products or product changes - documentation may include freehand sketches, detailed drawings/schematics, draft bills of materials, engineering change notices, product specifications, and production instructions.
• Performs other duties requested by the Engineering Manager.

Organizational Relationships
• Reports to the Engineering Manager. Coordinates activities with R&D and outside consultants or contractors in manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist project managers in creating and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Prepare project reports and presentations for senior team members.
• Assistant project managers usually perform administrative duties, such as organizing and maintaining the project documents, updating the digital database, and helping to manage the project's budget, along with basic duties, such as setting up phone calls, meetings, and site visits.

Requirements:
• A high school diploma is required; college-level business administration or industrial design coursework is preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential. You'll need to be familiar with computer-aided drawing/drafting applications; drafting experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Manage product information online to ensure accuracy. Please take photos if you need them.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Multitasking and the ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, consistently giving your best efforts, and continually looking for ways to improve.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and project management skills.

Role Requirements
• Ability to communicate orally with management, and other coworkers is crucial. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges are helpful for normal conversations, receiving ordinary information, and preparing or inspecting documents.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for using standard office equipment such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers, and FAX machines.
• Good reasoning ability, ability to think in abstract terms, and design aptitude are required to solve a wide range of business problems. Able to understand and utilize management reports and plans to conduct business.

Work Environment
• The job is performed indoors in a traditional office and Bench test setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer.

Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
• Up to 80 hours of accrued Vacation Paid Leave, prorated your first year.
• State and locally-regulated Paid Sick Time.
• Paid Company Holidays
• Short Term, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Coverage.
• Optional Enrollment in Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).