Product Design and R&D Engineer
Core
Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and commercialization of innovative cutting tool solutions and manufacturing technologies.
Role type
Senior IC Product Design and R&D Engineer
Builds
Cutting tool products (solid carbide, carbide-tipped, ceramic, PCD, CBN) and digital engineering tools
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Metal cutting / Advanced materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, R&D methodology, solid carbide and specialty cutting tool design, material science (coatings, grades), manufacturing process optimization, laboratory and production testing, data analysis, project management, CAD/CAM proficiency
Preferred skills
AI-driven solution development, additive manufacturing expertise, digital engineering tool implementation, competitive benchmarking
Technologies
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Mastercam
Responsibilities
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and industry trends; Design and optimize cutting tools; Develop and validate product performance through testing; Create test plans and analyze results; Investigate manufacturing technologies including coatings and digital solutions; Collaborate with manufacturing teams for production transition; Support end-user activities at customers and machine tool builders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC