About our company: The Raymond Corporation is a member of the Toyota Industries Family of Companies. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation, and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you’re innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us. About the position: The New Product Development Technical Specialist is a professional responsible for coordinating purchasing of components and tooling and coordinating build activities to support new product development for Toyota Materials Handling North America (TMHNA), Energy Solutions Development Center in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate has worked in a new product design and development with electro-mechanical systems, energy products or other fabrication and production environments. The ability to work closely with the engineering team, planning teams, and suppliers through prototype and pre-production into full production. As a New Product Development Technical Specialist you will: * Consult and review parts and service requirements of the Engineering Team within Energy Solutions. * Effectively and efficiently determine suppliers from wide range products and services in support of the Energy Solutions team, including current approved suppliers. * Prepare and execute Request’s for Quote (RFQ’s) for both Goods and Services. * Directly support engineering team in the creation and entry of Purchasing Requisitions into the Ariba system. * As part of the requisition process, Identify: * Custom tooling needs and opportunities * Commercial off the shelf tools and equipment * Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and communication of Custom tooling requirements, prior to rolling the requisitions to purchase orders. * Performs incoming inspection with the support of engineering to identify non-conforming materials or tooling. * Perform pricing record updates for inventory items as needed within tolerance standards. * Actively pursue updates on past due purchase orders to mitigate potential disruptions. * Provide support in invoice reconciliation activities. Collaborate with Raymond Finance and Suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. * Maintain and organize an inventory of purchased materials in support of new product development activities. * Facilitates new product development build activities per required process steps. * Coordinate and facilitate the shipping needs of prototype materials. * Uphold ethical buying principles while fostering a culture of integrity and transparency in the procurement process. * Actively participate in and prepare documentation when requested for continuous improvement. * Perform related work as assigned. * Regular attendance in the workplace is required for interaction with others and to support teamwork. About the schedule: This position will be either a 50:50 or 60:40 office to lab split. This position will be based in Rochester at the Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), Energy Solutions Development Center. About the work environment: Typically works under normal office conditions where required to sit for extended periods of time. Time will be spent in a factory or lab environment where you will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with the company policy. You will be required to manually lift, move, and manipulate parts up to 50 lbs. or use approved equipment to move heavier materials. About you: * Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or two-year technical/trade school certificate. * Two or more years of related experience is required. It would be great if you had: * Engineering experience with prints/print requirements and designs with the ability to effectively understand and communicate with engineering. * Engineering knowledge to understand new product design developmental processes. * Fabrication or design experience including CAD, utilizing hand tools, and soldering skills. * Experience with inspection equipment. * Detail oriented with a high level of attention to detail while performing indirect procurement’s purchasing tasks. * Promote a collaborative environment and commitment to achieving deliverables. * Maintain a high-level of customer service and satisfaction. * Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) About the total compensation package: Salary - $60,406 - $75,900 per year. Compensation commensurate with selected candidate’s education and experience. Relocation - This position may qualify for relocation. Benefits - We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including: * Vacation available on day 1. * 10 paid holidays * Medical and Rx Plan options * Dental and Vision Plan options * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care * Life Insurance and AD&D * Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance * ID Theft Protection * Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability. * Long-Term Care Insurance * Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time * Tuition Aid Program