Product Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Component Engineer - Mechanical and Engineering Parts to support the performance, reliability, and production readiness of components used in Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), and Static Transfer Switches (STS) within the Data Center segment. Location: Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assess component quality, reliability, and compatibility through testing, technical analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and estimate manufacturing costs for mechanical components.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and production capacity to support sourcing decisions and recommendations.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for component selection and qualification.
• Evaluate supplier change notifications and end-of-life (EOL) notifications as needed.
• Maintain component data management systems, including qualification records, test results, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with business and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Resolve component manufacturing issues and identify potential alternative suppliers.
• Lead Make vs. Buy analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is appropriate.
• Ensure components and engineering activities meet applicable technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is strongly preferred (will accept HS diploma with 5 years related experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Ability to review designs with suppliers to improve manufacturability and assess supplier capabilities.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP and/or Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Pay

$40-$50/hr

Schedule

12-month contract assignment with potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget