Product Development Specialist

Company: Technology for Energy Corporation
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: The Product Development Specialist must have the ability to effectively listen and respond to customers to include DoD Program Managers and Directors of Maintenance. Provide technical insight to the development team. Assist with application design and system integration. Quickly become knowledgeable of the product, write technical papers/publications/presentations for customer consumption. Work with Contract Administration for DoD related products to ensure deliverables are properly processed. Create system maintenance plans for in-house and customers. Conduct initial training for customers and in-house support team. Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for new products.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a job incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. An employee will be required to follow other job-related duties required by the manager.

% of Time Performing Task

Responsibility/Accountability

50%

Critical hands-on team member for new product development and integration.

20%

Travel and support at customer locations for form, fit, and function testing. This includes initial testing for specific component balancing functionality. Modal and Vibration testing to ensure system survivability.

15%

Work with software developers to ensure customer expectations are meet.

10%

Write technical papers/publications and develop presentations to meet customer requirements.

5%

Assist Business Development with technical knowledge on new business pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES

Excellent organizational skills, creativity using critical thinking skills.
Customer focused on meeting all customer expectations on budget and schedule.
Skillful at promoting ideas and interacting positively and with confidence
Ability to work continuously on a Project until completion
Proven communication skills both orally and written with customers and internal co-workers. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. Ability to rapidly establish a good working relationship with customers and other professionals
Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism
Knowledge and experience with technical drawings and wiring diagrams
Knowledge of balancing, vibrations and performance.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Knowledge of system integration and application design.
Basic understanding of government contracting
Experience with SAP Business One preferred

EDUCATION/TRAINING/LICENSES

Minimum 5 years hands-on or working experience related to product development and system integration.
Technical Degree preferred
Must have a valid driver's license
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works predominately at office desk: carrying out both manual and repetitive arm hand and finger movements regarding computerized data entry and data processing tasks.
Job requires verbal contact with and listening to internal and external stakeholders in both a one-on-one and group setting.
The job requires use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The job requires the ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects 1 lb. to 50 lbs. multiple times each month.
Job requires walking or standing often and may include periodic bending, stooping, crouching, and climbing in and around aircraft and other vehicles.
Works in environmentally controlled work area with adequate lighting.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental activities necessary include concentration, mathematical accuracy, organization, and communication skills.
May require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection in PPE specified areas.
Travels (including airline travel) periodically to customer sites

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not an inclusive list of other demands that may arise.

EQUIPMENT USED

Desk, PC, Telephone, Cellular telephone, multi-meter, oscilloscope

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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