Product Engineer IV

Product Engineer IV

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for new products and product revisions
• Translate customer requirements and product concepts into reliable, manufacturable designs
• Manage bills of materials, dimensional tolerances, and engineering specifications for assigned products
• Evaluate and process Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders
• Build and test prototypes and conduct design validation and process validation testing
• Lead design for manufacturability and design for assembly reviews with manufacturing engineering
• Write test protocols, perform product testing and document results
• Conduct pressure, load, pull, material, environmental, and cycle testing as required
• Support product certification and compliance with applicable AWWA, NSF and ASTM standards
• Troubleshoot fit, tolerance, assembly and performance issues on the production floor
• Investigate nonconformances, scrap and quality escapes related to product design
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when products fail during testing or in the field
• Evaluate components and recommend design adjustments based on performance, quality and customer needs
• Communicate directly with customers regarding product requirements and customization requests
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality to balance customer expectations, production capabilities and performance standards
• Review supplier drawings and technical specifications for outsourced components
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through material substitution, design simplification and other product improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least seven years of product engineering experience within industrial manufacturing
• Strong background in product design, customization, component evaluation and product testing
• Experience designing products that incorporate metal, rubber and plastic components
• Expertise in multiple manufacturing disciplines such as rubber, fabrication, forming, coatings, castings or machining
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and engineering documentation skills
• Experience managing BOMs, tolerances, specifications, ECRs and ECOs
• Working knowledge of design validation, process validation, DFM and DFA principles
• Strong project management, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Confidence communicating with customers and employees at every level of an organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 5%
• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunities
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options for dependents
• 401(k) with a company match of $0.50 per $1 contributed, up to 6% of total pay
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off with flexibility based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Minimal overtime and strong work-life balance