Product Engineer, RIO Products

Opportunity Snapshot

Far Bank Enterprises, holding company for the leading fly fishing brands Sage, Redington and RIO Products, is seeking a visionary Product Engineer to join our Research and Design team.   As a RIO Product Engineer, the candidate is responsible for researching, developing, testing, and bringing to market new, state of the art fly fishing lines, leaders, and tippet.  

Since this position works out of RIO Product's standalone facility in Idaho Falls, with the parent company located just outside of Seattle, you will be responsible for maintaining solid connections with Far Bank headquarters located on Bainbridge Island, WA.  While reporting to the Vice President of Research and Development, you will need to collaborate with other on/off site departments including the broader Research and Development team, Production, Sales, and Marketing. 

The ideal candidate is an avid fly angler, passionately engaged with fly fishing, and has proven industry knowledge and experience. We're seeking a strategic thinker with contagious enthusiasm and a love of team collaboration. Our culture is upbeat and we foster a work hard/play hard environment. We take our business very seriously, guarding our reputation with a diligent commitment to high standards and on-time delivery.

About RIO

Founded in 1990, RIO is recognized as the world's leading producer of the highest performance fly lines, leader and tippet for the specialty fly fishing market.  RIO is part of Far Bank Enterprises, an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products which include fly fishing rods, fly reels, fly lines, leaders, tippets, waders and performance outdoor apparel.  Far Bank's other brands include Sage and Redington. Far Bank Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Joshua Green Corporation.

Position Summary

The Research and Development RIO Product Engineer will combine office, lab, production, and field time to research, develop, test, and implement new state of the art fly fishing lines, leaders, and tippet.  

The overarching goal is to maintain and enhance RIO's position as authentic and the highest quality fly line within the sport.

Job Requirements   

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent education or work experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, research, development and/or product design
• Strong interest and understanding of polymers, adhesives, and coatings
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office suite and a capable SolidWorks user
• Experience using basic shop fabrication tools and equipment as well as lab test equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound fly fishing knowledge and skills

Compensation

• Salary DOE
• Competitive Benefits package with includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) and Vacation/Sick accrual
• A flexible work environment placing a premium on collaborative interaction in a fun, friendly team atmosphere.

Perks

• A work environment placing a premium on collaborative interaction in a fun, friendly team atmosphere.
• The occasional fly fishing trip inside and or even outside the continental U.S. to test the products

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