Product Development Lead - Nisku, Canada - AFD Petroleum Ltd.

AFD Petroleum Ltd.

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Nisku, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB
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SUMMARYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**- Shape and Deliver Value-Added propositions to customers and key accounts.

Provide technical expertise during customer presentations, demonstrations, evaluations, and testing.
Have a strong knowledge of building electrical, and mechanical systems.
Manufacture and design new panels for fuel management systems
Work closely with software and hardware development team providing input for improvement.
Providing technical expertise on existing products.
Researching outsourcing opportunities for hardware when necessary.
Liaison with suppliers and customers as required.
Manage market research; analyses and develop product design strategies based on findings.
Participate in all required meetings providing input and recommendations.
Brainstorm as part of a team or developing design concepts using CAD (computeraided design), and other traditional design tools.
Take part in specialist or multidisciplinary team meetings.
Research materials, processes, and market requirements.
Make samples or working models by hand or using computerized prototyping equipment.
Test the design concept by computerized modelling or physical handson testing of models.
Assist with product testing, deployment plans, and installation crew management.
Employ problemsolving strategies and find solutions to product design issues.
Attend meetings and liaise with engineers and other departments, including marketing, to discuss and negotiate appropriate production processes, costs, and commercial issues.
Travel to clients' production facilities and evaluating the feasibility of production as required.
Make presentations to senior design management or clients, either when bidding for a contract or to present design proposals.
Ensure the efficiency, attractiveness, ease of use, and costeffectiveness of the product.
Other related duties as required or assigned.

OTHER KEY SKILLS

(or product knowledge)

Understanding of basic computer networking and accessing devices through TCP/IP
Basic/introductory understanding of python
Understanding of electrical controls and circuitry
Experience in interpreting and designing to safety and regulatory standards.
Professional written, verbal and presentation communication skills

EXPER

IE

NCE

Experience in working with the major fuel providers an asset.
2+ years in experience in Research and Development, Product Design or Product Management preferred.

EDUCATION