Product Engineer

About the Role

The Product Engineer ensures the overall conformance of parts produced by the Operations group. Primary objectives include achieving cost reductions on existing products through improved design and process control, improving the quality of all castings, and supporting manufacturing to meet customer delivery timelines. The Product Engineer works with the Engineering Department in accordance with all PCC Structurals procedures and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-demand technical assistance for manufacturing operations.
• Own root cause analysis and corrective action for all Material Review Board (MRB) issues.
• Improve part manufacturability through process optimization.
• Ensure dimensional compliance through process optimization.
• Translate customer-provided blueprints into inspection requirements.
• Optimize part-specific gaging requirements to improve dimensional conformance.
• Coordinate the design of gaging, fixturing, and tooling for labor improvement initiatives.
• Support all dimensional evaluations, including AS9102 Form 3 and production CMM inspections.
• Assist with Tooling & Special Charges projects.
• Participate in special cost-reduction initiatives as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Follow up on project progress through the manufacturing process.
• Work with supervisors and leads to assess schedule risks.
• Liaise with customer commercial and technical contacts.

Requirements

• Analytical skills, critical thinking, and strong communication abilities.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to pass an eye exam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, or materials science engineering.
• Mental and visual concentration on work while coordinating manual dexterity for sustained periods.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional technical resources.
• Proficiency in data processing and MS Excel.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Understanding of statistics preferred.

Reports directly to the Product Engineering Manager.