Job Description

Position: R&D Product Associate Division: Research and Development

Location: 388 Applewood Date: May 2025

Reports to: Product Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position covers a wide range of tasks and duties under the R&D department’s scope of work. This involves working with multiple teams within the department. In general, this may include, but not limited to, the R&D Design Team, Product Integration Team, R&D Laboratory and Testing Team, and Building Envelope team. This position will also provide technical support other departments/companies in with the Toro Group. Given the diverse exposure to many aspects of our business. It is critical to be highly adaptive and resourceful in a fast, continually evolving work environment.

DIRECT AND/OR INDIRECT REPORTS

None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health and Safety

• Works in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and regulations including using any equipment, protective devices or clothing required.
• Reports any known workplace hazards or violations of the Act to the supervisor.

Technical/Function

• Coordinate and liaise between various departments such as QC, Production, Receiving, PM team, Release team, Drafting and Purchasing during the product design, development and implementation stages.
• Coordinate technical drawings and purchase orders between vendors, designers and purchasing department as well as keep the inventory management system updated for new aluminum parts.
• Assist in the coordination & procurement of material needed for the design, development, and testing of new products.
• Ensure organizational process assets are properly catalogued on SharePoint or other central repository.
• Maintain version control and ensure proper approvals for all drawing and document updates.
• Assist in drafting of design and performance test sample packages.
• Support product prototyping efforts, including 3D printing and assembly of test units.
• Assist in assembly, testing and leading various physical mockups in the R&D lab and provide assistance at 3rd party testing laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to prepare detailed 3D models and assemblies for mock ups, internal review, or testing.
• Lead coordination meetings with various departments with a well thought out agenda.
• Draw all required details for new product development.
• Help to create and edit fabrication details and manuals as required.
• Assist with the development of drawings required for test reports.
• Ensure all drawings and technical documents are reviewed and endorsed by management prior to distribution to suppliers or external customers.
• Track and manage all changes to the design manual, ensuring modification are documented, approved, and communicated effectively.
• Participate in periodic product testing, including on site and 3rd party lab visits, and assist in compiling results and documentation.
• Attend monthly meetings and complete actions promptly
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in communication, documentation, or co-ordination workflows.
• Support cross-team initiative and provide technical input where required across the product development lifecycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Internal/External Customer Service

• Work closely with various R&D teams and other internal technical teams, management and other departments in supporting and delivering an effective service.
• Communicate effectively with others via various means.
• There may be a periodic need to work outside of regular business hours.

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Administration

• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of R&D activities, research findings, project reports etc.
• Follow company policies submittals via Dayforce.
• Participate in or with departmental meetings, trackers, recordings…

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirement of 2 years college diploma or higher, in a related field (e.g. engineering, design, technology).

EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years of experience in a Technical/Design or Manufacturing field.
• Reading and understanding architectural and technical drawings

SKILLS

• Conversant with company manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather, interpret and present data.
• Basic understanding of Windows, Doors and various glazing systems
• Use of measuring equipment such as calipers and tape measures.
• Good communication effectively with management and team members.
• Ability to multi-task and complete several jobs at once.
• Work with minimal supervision, but also within a close team setting.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Products, AutoCAD, Inventor, Bluebeam

DEMONSTRATE COMPANY VALUES

• Do what you say – act with integrity so our customers and internal partners trust us to deliver results
• Get it done – find solutions to ensure the job gets done right
• Be better every day – take pride and be passionate about improving our business, safety, and quality and strive to be the best
• Think big picture – think long-term, be strategic and have a vision. Your investment in our business, is critical to our success.
• Build strong relationships – value our employees, suppliers, and advisors as an essential part of our business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, contractors and stakeholders.

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