Product Engineer I

Description

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.

• At least one year of experience in product development, design, or engineering.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process development and optimization, preferably in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong understanding of product development and production processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with project management and Agile methodology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to the industry.

Requirements

Position Summary:

Product Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing products to meet customer needs and company goals. Their duties typically include collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting testing and analysis, ensuring product quality, and supporting product lifecycle management. They often work on improving product functionality, features, and manufacturing processes. will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches, optimize production processes, and maintain quality standards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Core tools PFEMA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC
• MS Office
• Proactively contributes to the team.
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Excellent negotiations skills
• Ability to present data effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products and improve existing products based on customer feedback and market research.
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototype development, and testing to validate product designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize production processes and ensure product quality.
• Analyze product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain detailed documentation of product specifications, design changes, and testing results.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of product issues post-launch.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage detailed NPI plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Perform design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and provide feedback.
• Serve as a point of contact between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives related to new products.
• Coordinate and support pilot production runs and initial high-volume production.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create Presentations to review with High management team.
• Complete improvement projects, as necessary.
• Work with the support departments to drive results.
• Follow 6s procedures.
• Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools to sustain quality.
• Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.
• Follow safety policies and procedures. Attending regularly scheduled safety meetings.