Who is American Printing House for the Blind?Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and low vision.There’s no other place like it. Creating things that make a real difference in people’s lives is what we do. Mission: A world leader in empowering people who are blind or low vision by providing accessible and innovative products, materials, and services for lifelong success.ABIDE: Here at the American Printing House for the Blind, we live by the motto, “Welcome Everyone”. Many modern organizations value diversity and inclusion: we choose to go further, understanding that more must be done to foster a sense of belonging in our institution. To that end, we are committed to advancing accessibility and belonging, as well as inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our workspace, and to enriching our company with our distinct life experiences.Position OverviewUnder the supervision of the Technical and Manufacturing Research Division Manager, this position serves as a key component of new product development by initiating the drafting of product specifications through established operational policies and procedures. Functions as a lead person providing instruction in production and assembly procedures for new products.This is a hybrid position based in Louisville, KY.Compensation and Benefits$24.23/hour - $30.07/hour | Salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.Benefits include but are not limited to:•Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Workforce•Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer•Health Insurance covered at 80% for employees - plans include family planning benefits•HSA Plan and FSA Plan - both include company contribution!•Competitive Dental and Vision Plans•Health and Well-being initiatives•401(k) Plans with company match and immediate vesting•Company provided Short Term Disability•Basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees•Voluntary Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Disability•4 weeks PTO•11 Paid Holidays•Educational Assistance and Professional Development Opportunities•Optional Hybrid Work Schedule•Voluntary Pet InsuranceMajor Duties and Responsibilities•Initiates the first stages of new product manufacture by writing product specifications. This includes the creation of the first bill of materials in the APH SYSPRO computer system - as well as the request for part numbers - detailing the materials, production processes, and procedures to be used in the manufacturing of the product.•Provides production support by following progress of prototypes and fully developed products through the first full production run. Assists production supervisors and workers with problems encountered in the manufacture of products and provides solutions. Schedules and conducts a debriefing of product after first production run to document problems and recommended actions for resolving same.•Schedules and conducts meetings in which specifications are turned over to Production, Cost, Inventory, Marketing, and Purchasing. Establishes, publishes, distributes, and maintains product schedule for all applicable departments.•Researches new materials and manufacturing processes through the Internet, periodicals, and communication with vendors. Integrates research results into new or existing products or production methods.•Implements change orders in materials and manufacturing processes, as well as works with other departments to develop the redesign of mechanical or electrical prototypes of existing products.•Performs other departmental duties such as maintaining various electronic databases, collecting and entering information and distributing same in hard copy or electronic form. Prepares reports, graphs, and charts using various software, as well as ordering materials for prototypes and some light fabrication of prototypes. Education, Training, and Experience Requirements•High school diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Industrial Technology or Electronics preferred. Equivalent and verifiable related work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.•Must possess verifiable software/PC experience in MS Word, Excel, and Internet usage. Knowledge, skills, experience, or ability to learn new CAD software, particularly Rhino, is desired.•Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent time management skills.•Must be an effective team player with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.•Prior experience in project management preferred.•Familiarity with plastic and injection molding, vacuum forming, die cutting and design preferred.•Must have the ability to use fine measuring devices such as micrometers, vernier calipers, etc., and mechanical test equipment.APH is a drug-free workplace. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test.American Printing House for the Blind provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to disability status, race, color, religion, age, genetics, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Disability/EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Employer