Product Engineer

Job Summary

About the role

Responsible to develop the manufacturing packet.

Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Open new customer files and provide DFM analysis to sales for quote.
• Provide cost/estimating information as needed (Materials, Labor, and Tooling).
• Complete DFM analysis on all new releases.
• This includes managing resolution of all design questions/issues with customer representative as it relates to process capability.
• Cook up cross-functional review of designs that require non-standard processes prior to release.
• Cook up review of customer procurement documentation as needed.
• Provide cost estimates to Sales as requested.
• Process and complete Engineering Product Releases (EPR’s).
• Assign part number/bill of material structure.
• Define most cost-effective process for manufacture of new parts.
• Identify material and labor standards needed for system costing.
• Complete internal drawings and artwork using computer aided design software.
• Identify tooling requirements, and coordinate procurement.
• Organize internal and external resources (Tooling Services, Process Engineering, and Outside Vendors) to acquire all tooling required to meet customer volume and delivery expectations.
• Initiate Quality Inspection Procedure based on customer procurement documentation, and application knowledge.
• Cook up coordination/communication of completion of engineering release with associated process tooling lead times with Sales, Production Control, and Manufacturing.
• Manage the evolution of products from prototype to volume production (Cradle to Grave Approach).
• Resolve issues related to design, and coordinate production readiness as products ramp to volume production.
• Support outsourcing and subcontractor strategic projects (sourcing, documentation, etc.).
• Responsible for Engineering Change Requests, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Support and ensure applicable engineering compliance with all ISO/TS requirements, including continuous improvement projects.
• Cook up completion of Quality Corrective Actions as assigned.
• Track and communicate process development opportunities/requirements based on new customer designs, and prototype knowledge.
• Coordinate and expedite UL testing as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

• Multilayer PCB fabrication process experience and circuit layout.
• PCB design, knowledge of laminate materials and electrical design experience preferred.
• CAD Experience – Cadkey, AutoCAD, IGI, or related PCB design CAD/CAM software.
• Blueprint reading; GDT.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, Excel, Word, manufacturing software (ERP SYSTEM preferred), and project management.
• Analytical - collects and researches data.
• Design - generates creative solutions.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to work on project planning.
• Experience setting priorities.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Abides by safety and security policies.

Education and/or Experience

• Prefer Engineering degree BSIT/BSME/BSEE, from four-year college or university;
• or two to four years related experience and/or training;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.