Role Description

Technical > Product Developer

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74230.0000 80770.0000 88250.0000

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Short Description:

A Product Developer manages the process of developing a product or enhancing existing products in order to meet customer expectations effectively. Product Developers conduct research, develop proposals, and supervise the design process.

Duties / Responsibilities:

•    Creating and enhancing products that fill a niche in the market or allow their clients to remain competitive.
•    Determining product specifications according to a number of various factors and uses.
•    Supporting manufacturing and design activities by developing prototypes for products in development.
•    Consulting market research materials and sales data to ensure that products are viable and competitive.
•    Submitting proposals and designs for evaluation by the project team and management before moving to the next stage.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design.
  • Proven working experience as a Product Developer or in related field.
  • Be comfortable using prototyping equipment (3D printers and CNC machines).
  • Be comfortable using Design software (SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk).
  • Work well within a team.
  • Creative and innovative thinking skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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