Product Engineering - Product Engineer

About the role

The Product Engineer ensures accurate technical requirements are identified for quoting and that conforming products are sourced, developed, and qualified to customer requirements. This cradle-to-grave engineering position incorporates elements from manufacturing engineering (casting, forging, machining, painting, plating, heat treatment), engineering design, quality engineering, and metallurgical & materials engineering. The role reports directly to engineering leadership and supports global teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of product conformance during the product development cycle, from RFQ technical review, development kickoff review, development, and qualification & approval, including all dimensional, material, metallurgical, and finish requirements.
• Maintain technical ownership throughout the lifecycle of a product to address production issues, part quality, design concerns, or other technical aspects.
• Collect and analyze relevant data; communicate issues and solutions to internal teams, customers, and suppliers with minimal oversight, including independent customer or supplier visits.
• Provide technical input during reviews of customer designs and RFQ packages, including material specifications, GD&T, manufacturability, cleaning, surface coating, and packaging to improve product design for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, strength, and durability.
• Understand customer quality requirements and communicate them throughout the global supply chain; advise on work instructions and supplier requirements to avoid misunderstandings.
• Interact directly with customers to clarify product requirements and verify compliance during RFQ, development, and APQP/PPAP processes.
• Develop relationships with customer engineering groups and represent company interests across sales, engineering, quality, and customer service functions.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions for new and existing products; partner with supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide technical leadership in change management, including ECNs and Process Change Requests (PCRs), to ensure product data integrity and proper revision control.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer and supplier support regarding technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science from a four-year accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of and working experience in metal castings of various processes and materials:
  • Processes: Resin Sand Castings, Green Sand Castings, Vacuum Sand Castings, Investment Castings, Die Castings.
  • Materials: Gray Iron, Steel, Ductile Iron, Aluminum.
• Knowledge of production CNC machining, fixtures, and inspection preferred.
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation for quoting, part design, and inspection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and gage design and function.
• Knowledge of AIAG standards (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP).
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and apply sound technical judgment to develop effective solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to lead technical discussions and facilitate solutions.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex issues and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Knowledge of statistical quality tools, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Six Sigma methodologies is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with supplier quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10–25% as required.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package and provides a dynamic, collaborative work environment where employees are valued and recognized for their contributions.