Product Specialist

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe.

As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Agri-Fab also offers affordable on-site childcare, two weeks of paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k) and company paid life insurance.

And that is just the start! Other benefitsincludetuitionreimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays and more!

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*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Purpose: The Product Specialist will work as part of a team for the Product Development and Global Sourcing Department.

Product Specialist is responsible for assisting Agri-Fab in achieving profitable and sustainable growth by executing the direction of new and existing product line development based on PAC group direction.

Supports development and provides detailed analysis of the market and customer & consumer feedback to PAC team as directed.

Essential Functions: Required but not limited to: Product Management/ECR/OEM Leads a cross-functional team to successfully launch new products on time and within budget.Manages Pre-Builds / Stage-Gate Process 4-6 (ECR, Stage-Gate, and OEM projects)Adheres to the following steps on a new project plan, but not limited to the following steps: Stage 4 Testing & Validation Order Engineering Component Samples (includes lead time to receive)Order Electrical Component Samples (includes lead time to receive)Final unit build (Two Units)Electrical and Mechanical circuit Board (Developmental & Environmental) testingFinal Design Testing (Two units to be tested)Customer acceptance testing (if required)Design Validation Testing ReportCAD BOM to MTMS BOM ValidationPackaging Graphics (ARD file needed from Engineering/Vendor)Final Packaging Prints & TOPS Report DevelopmentPrior to Drawing Accuracy & BOM Review Documents, forward to TeamDrawing Accuracy Review (QAP-008-88)Design Freeze Final Models / parts / assembly printsLabel Location & Color Specification (LCS) DocumentDevelop ManualRelease Prints into system (non-packaging)ECN Sign-Off ProcessTooling Fixture Build (in-house)Production Line Tooling (if required)Release packaging printsECN Sign-Off Packaging PrintsOrder Purchased PPAP SamplesComplete PPAP of Purchased ComponentsProcess Review (QAP-))

*-8CProduction Structured BOMCapital Equipment Cost FinalDomestic Quotes (Updated)Update Cost Sheet Stage 5 Release for Production Release BOM into systemBOM-PPAP ReportProduct Capacity Planning / New Component Work Order DevelopmentRequest Manufacture / Order Domestic PPAP SamplesComplete in PPAP (Dimensional/Performance Requirements)Start New Product Approval Document (QA44)Pre-Production Build (QAP-008-6) Pre-Production Build Process A Sign-off of Pre-Production Build (QAP-008-5)Develop Pilot Run Build & SchedulePilot Run Build o Pilot Run Build (QAP -008-4) Marketing Elements/Phot...