<p>A position at White Cap isn't your ordinary job. You'll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.</p> <p>The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.</p> <p>Responsible for the design and development of new products and/or substantially redesigning existing products in accordance with industry regulations, cost and quality guidelines.</p> <p>Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities</p> <ul> <li>Participates in every stage of new product development, from ideation to product launch. </li><li>Redesigns and improves existing products. </li><li>Tests design concepts and prototypes. </li><li>Conducts continuous search of new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance capabilities and efficiencies. </li><li>Establishes budgets and schedules for the development of product improvements. </li><li>Ensures that development is progressing according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines. </li><li>Communicates and works well in a cross-departmental atmosphere to accomplish seamless transitions between product development stages. </li><li>Works closely with management staff to establish targets for improvements. </li><li>Completes special studies including failure analysis of existing products. </li><li>Interfaces with both sales and customers to fulfill needs and solve issues. </li></ul> <p>Nature and Scope</p> <ul> <li> <p>Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.</p> </li><li> <p>Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.</p> </li><li> <p>May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <ul> <li> <p>Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.</p> </li><li> <p>Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).</p> </li><li> <p>Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.</p> </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience working on team or group development projects. </li></ul> <p>If you're looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can't wait to meet you.</p>