Product Engineer

About the Role

This position is accountable for proposal, design, and development of the forging, tooling, and manufacturing processes required to satisfy customer product specifications. The Product Engineer ensures these processes are cost-effective and within the company’s manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, the role focuses on continuous cost improvement to enhance competitiveness in the aerospace and energy markets. The candidate will provide hands-on support to manufacturing operations for technical and quality issues related to products.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost-effective, creative, and competitive manufacturing estimates for new customer products, including non-recurring and recurring costs for processes, tooling, and qualification.
• Support 3D design of forging products, tooling, and heat treat/machining fixtures.
• Design and implement new product processes within the manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to risk-assess forging products and tooling using FEA simulation modeling.
• Provide customer support for new product design, introduction, and quality issues, including responding to inquiries on existing products.
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) and product repair operations for damaged forging products, including root cause investigation and remedial actions to reduce rework.
• Drive continuous cost reduction efforts, with a focus on material utilization and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Engineering degree required; BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering preferred.
• Forging experience preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, preferably CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of classical blueprint interpretation and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with statistical analysis tools (Six Sigma, Minitab, Quantum SPC).
• Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic forging presses and press Data Acquisition Systems.

Skills

• High mechanical aptitude with the ability to provide engineered solutions within manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and team-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a hands-on role.