Product Engineer

Role details

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources as a result of a Customer Request.
• Be participant in the creation of
• a detailed manufacturing drawing complete with dimensions and tolerances
• support design concepts by performing Finite Element Analysis
• ensure that the product functions in the application as specified
• ensure that the product can be manufactured in a cost effective and reliable manner.
• Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.
• Collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for materials, components and manufactured product.
• Collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture sources, capability and cost
• Responsible for identifying training opportunities from internal and external sources for self development
• Support Quality System accreditation

Education and Experience

• BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent essential.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Package essential.
• Proficiency with oral/written communication skills crucial in the English language
• Project management skills essential
• Seal design experience highly desirable
• Elastomer/plastic processing and tooling experience highly desirable
• Experience in the science of hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics highly desirable

Competencies

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting targeted completion dates
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent people and relationship building skills

Travel

• Periodic travel may be required both internationally and within the continental US. In most cases, this travel will not exceed 10 days per year internationally or 20 days per year locally. It is possible that certain projects or training responsibilities could generate a short term increase in required travel.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (*i.e*. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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