JOB SUMMARY
This position covers a wide range of tasks and duties under the R&D department’s scope of work. This involves working with multiple teams within the department. In general, this may include, but not limited to, the R&D Design Team, Product Integration Team, R&D Laboratory and Testing Team, and Building Envelope team. This position will also provide technical support other departments/companies in with the Toro Group. Given the diverse exposure to many aspects of our business. It is critical to be highly adaptive and resourceful in a fast, continually evolving work environment.
DIRECT AND/OR INDIRECT REPORTS
None
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Health and Safety
- Works in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and regulations including using any equipment, protective devices or clothing required.
- Reports any known workplace hazards or violations of the Act to the supervisor.
Technical/Function
- Coordinate and liaise between various departments such as QC, Production, Receiving, PM team, Release team, Drafting and Purchasing during the product design, development and implementation stages.
- Coordinate technical drawings and purchase orders between vendors, designers and purchasing department as well as keep the inventory management system updated for new aluminum parts.
- Assist in the coordination & procurement of material needed for the design, development, and testing of new products.
- Ensure organizational process assets are properly catalogued on SharePoint or other central repository.
- Maintain version control and ensure proper approvals for all drawing and document updates.
- Assist in drafting of design and performance test sample packages.
- Support product prototyping efforts, including 3D printing and assembly of test units.
- Assist in assembly, testing and leading various physical mockups in the R&D lab and provide assistance at 3rd party testing laboratory testing.
- Collaborate with internal and external customers to prepare detailed 3D models and assemblies for mock ups, internal review, or testing.
- Lead coordination meetings with various departments with a well thought out agenda.
- Draw all required details for new product development.
- Help to create and edit fabrication details and manuals as required.
- Assist with the development of drawings required for test reports.
- Ensure all drawings and technical documents are reviewed and endorsed by management prior to distribution to suppliers or external customers.
- Track and manage all changes to the design manual, ensuring modification are documented, approved, and communicated effectively.
- Participate in periodic product testing, including on site and 3rd party lab visits, and assist in compiling results and documentation.
- Attend monthly meetings and complete actions promptly
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in communication, documentation, or co-ordination workflows.
- Support cross-team initiative and provide technical input where required across the product development lifecycle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Internal/External Customer Service
- Work closely with various R&D teams and other internal technical teams, management and other departments in supporting and delivering an effective service.
- Communicate effectively with others via various means.
- There may be a periodic need to work outside of regular business hours.
Administration
- Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of R&D activities, research findings, project reports etc.
- Follow company policies submittals via Dayforce.
- Participate in or with departmental meetings, trackers, recordings…
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum requirement of 2 years college diploma or higher, in a related field (e.g. engineering, design, technology).
EXPERIENCE
- 2-5 years of experience in a Technical/Design or Manufacturing field.
- Reading and understanding architectural and technical drawings
SKILLS
- Conversant with company manufacturing processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather, interpret and present data.
- Basic understanding of Windows, Doors and various glazing systems
- Use of measuring equipment such as calipers and tape measures.
- Good communication effectively with management and team members.
- Ability to multi-task and complete several jobs at once.
- Work with minimal supervision, but also within a close team setting.
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Products, AutoCAD, Inventor, Bluebeam
DEMONSTRATE COMPANY VALUES
- Do what you say – act with integrity so our customers and internal partners trust us to deliver results
- Get it done – find solutions to ensure the job gets done right
- Be better every day – take pride and be passionate about improving our business, safety, and quality and strive to be the best
- Think big picture – think long-term, be strategic and have a vision. Your investment in our business, is critical to our success.
- Build strong relationships – value our employees, suppliers, and advisors as an essential part of our business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, contractors and stakeholders.
