Associate Product Engineer, Prison Industries
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: RA55
Class Code: 7114
Established: 04/21/1998
Revised: 12/16/2008
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under direction, to prepare and/or lead the development of the most difficult product and component designs and the engineering of wood, metal, and plastic products and product lines; review product and testing specifications and coordinate product testing; lead and train Product Engineering Technicians, Student Assistants, and inmate technicians; maintain order and direct the conduct of inmates; and protect and maintain the safety of persons and property. The Associate Product Engineer, Prison Industries, may be called upon to assume general custody responsibilities in time of emergency; and do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Engineers and coordinates the engineering of metal, wood, and plastic furniture products and product lines; acts in a lead capacity in the design of complex jobs; prepares and oversees the preparation of shop drawings; consults with production specialists to coordinate engineering specifications with production capability; evaluates product quality and improvements; researches new materials and manufacturing and finishing techniques and value engineers products; maintains electronic drafting systems and files; monitors design trends, and consults with marketing on product and furniture system designs, finishes, and fabrics; and is responsible for obtaining and maintaining approvals from product testing laboratories.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
Experience: Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Product Engineering Technician, Prison Industries, in the area of wood, metal, or plastic design. and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in Mechanical Engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for not more than two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Or II
Experience: Three years of experience in the design, drafting, or engineering of wood, metal, or plastic products using computer-aided drafting and design methods. and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in Mechanical Engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for not more than two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Mechanical engineering and wood, metal, and plastic product design and drafting principles; the mechanics of material, tool/fixture design, metal and wood manufacturing including the joining of wood and metal, and the machinery involved; and engineering mathematics and mechanical theory and practice.
Ability to: Prepare complex drawings using computer-aided drafting and design; research and develop alternative designs, materials, and manufacturing processes; analyze and evaluate cost-effective production alternatives; consult with supervisory and management staff at various levels of both the private and public sector; and communicate effectively.
Special Personal Characteristics
Tact, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with various production and correctional staff, as well as management.
Persons appointed to positions in this class must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of inmates. Assignments during tour of duty may include sole responsibility for the supervision of inmates and/or the protection of personal and real property.
Additional Desirable Qualification
Knowledge of Underwriter Laboratory testing process.
