Summary

X Full-time Part-Time X Exempt Non-Exempt Position Summary:

Midwest Can Company has been producing quality containers for our customers since 1951. What began as a Company dedicated to the sole production of metal containers has since evolved into a corporation offering a wide range of container solutions that meet our customers' growing needs and requirements.

Today, Midwest Can Company is committed to the safe handling, use, and storage of flammable liquids. We strive to provide innovative container solutions and fluid handling accessories while maintaining the highest-level quality standards. Our commitment to our customers is to offer world-class quality, service, delivery, and customer service.

We are looking for a Jr. New Product Development Engineer for a product development role with a leading portable fuel container manufacturer. The incumbent will report directly to the New Product Development and Product Manager. The Jr. New Product Development Engineer is responsible for the project coordination, planning, and research required to identify and introduce new products and business opportunities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilizes stage gate project structure to track timelines, project plans, tasks, team responsibilities, and status reporting
• Oversee the review of new product concepts and the decision-making process required for new product introduction and rollout.
  
  

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Product development, and/or process engineering in plastic manufacturing experience
  
  

preferred.

• Basic CAD experience in AutoCAD or Solid Works is preferred.
  
  

1-3 years experience as an engineer or intern is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other