Product Engineer I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Engineer I designs and develops innovative products and systems, ensuring final designs and manufactured components consistently exceed internal quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves applying fundamental engineering principles and technical expertise to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and develops products to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Determines feasibility of new and modified components and assemblies using analytical engineering tools.
• Reviews and defines test methods based on customer and Hi-Lex specifications.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to coordinate prototype builds and testing/validation for assigned products.
• Provides technical support to customers, Hi-Lex manufacturing, quality assurance, program management, and sales.
• Works with 3D models, drawings, and design studies.
• Identifies root cause and counter-measures for system failures and quality concerns.
• Actively supports and directs Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities.
• Prepares problem-solving reports, Design Verification Plan and Review (DVP&R) reports, etc.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology or equivalent field.
• Functional Experience: Knowledge of applicable Hi-Lex products and procedures; knowledge of engineering practices (GD & T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis, etc.).
• Industry Experience: 0-2 years product engineering experience preferred.
• Core Competencies: Understanding of customer change and release systems; provides support to Jr. Engineers, Designers, and Technicians; performs competitor benchmarking activity; performs other duties as necessary.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Other Requirements: Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers; periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment; periodic travel by air, car, or train to other company operations, customers, and/or suppliers.