Product Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Program Engineers with troubleshooting part improvements for fit, function, and appearance.
• Provides program support when Program Engineer is not available due to travel/vacation, etc.
• Analyzes data and recommends actions based on capability reports.
• Represents Nascote engineering at tool shops, and assembly plants upon request of engineer.
• Aids in the manufacture of prototype and pre-production parts including AAR parts.
• Supports customer program tracking and change control, such as Ford GPIRS, W.E.R.S., and E.A.S.I. computer-based systems, along with GM’s PPPS system within GM Supply Power.
• Aids in the creation and maintenance of Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Aids in the creation and maintenance of Program Status Reports.
• Initiates and maintains specific process flow diagrams.
• Reviews, interprets, and summarizes statistical data as requested.
• Aids in new product quotations.
• Writes, tracks, and dispositions Vendor Information Documents (VIDs).
• Communicates/Networks with all processes/departments to relay pertinent pre-production information.
• Aids in the creation of standards for the plant.
• Initiates shipping requests, completes customer required shipping documents, packages or coordinates packaging of sample parts, packaging and tooling.
• Maintains inventory of prototype purchased components and assemblies.
• Inspects purchased components for builds prior to saleable. Records results in receiving inspection folders.
• Aids in the creation of blue dot checklists as well as assisting with blue dot inspection.
• Aids in verifying conformance of supplier packaging.
• Aids in writing deviations.
• Aids in writing ECNs.
• Maintains a log of shipments.
• Ensures the Engineering department is acting in the safest manner possible - Conducts monthly safety audits.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and works overtime as required.
• Aids in the trouble shooting for manufacturing problems.
• Takes a leadership role in many cases.
• Participates in improvement teams, concern resolution reports (8D) and other formal problem solving and improvement activities.
• Completes documentation of activities as required.
• SUBMIT COST REDUCTION AND INNOVATION IDEAS.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• PERFORMS OTHER TASKS AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Technical Degree.
• In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints, understand and sketch 3D drawings.
• Must have good math, written, and verbal skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must have the basic understanding of SPC, control charting, and capability studies.
• Must have a forklift operator’s license.
• Preferred- Three years at technician level position in manufacturing with closely related experience to the "Essential Functions."
• One year continuous work experience.
• Preferred- Past job duties requiring problem solving, computer applications and following technical instructions.