Product & Applications Development Engineer-Fluid Systems
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Lead development and launch of plastic fluid-handling products, from design through validation testing
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Hands-on mix of design, validation testing, and regulatory submissions for fuel tanks and fluid systems.
Might not be for you. Heavy regulatory documentation (EPA, CARB, FMVSS) and customer-facing work; not open-ended R&D.
Adjacent materials roleExperience with plastics fluid systems, injection molding, blow molding, and secondary operations preferred
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Brief Description
Are you an engineer who loves tackling complex technical challenges, owning projects from concept through launch, and being the go-to expert for innovative product solutions? Flambeau, Inc. is looking for a
Product & Applications Development Engineer
to join our growing Fluid Systems team—and help shape the future of our fuel systems, reservoirs, caps, fittings, and other fluid-handling products.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a curious, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys applying technical expertise to real-world applications. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in delivering reliable, compliant, high-quality products.
Why Join Flambeau? You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team, where innovation and continuous improvement are woven into everything we do. This is a chance to grow your expertise, influence product direction, and make a meaningful impact on a diverse line of fluid-handling solutions.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll be a technical leader and subject-matter expert, driving development and continuous improvement across our Fluid Systems portfolio. You’ll collaborate with customers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to bring high-performance products to life.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading development, qualification, and launch of new proprietary and customer Fluid Systems products.
- Ensuring designs meet customer needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, ANSI/OPEI, SAE, FMVSS).
- Managing validation testing, certifications, regulatory documentation, and EPA CDX submissions.
- Providing hands-on applications engineering support for fuel systems, reservoirs, caps, fittings, venting solutions, materials, and additives.
- Partnering with Manufacturing and Quality to improve cost, performance, reliability, and process capability.
- Supporting customer technical inquiries, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
- Collaborating with Sales on new business opportunities, technical presentations, and customer visits.
- Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, labs, and industry partners.
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Requirements
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience with plastics fluid systems, injection molding, blow molding, and secondary operations preferred.
- Industry knowledge related to outdoor power equipment fuel tanks is a plus.
- Strong 3D CAD/SolidWorks skills.
- Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Internet tools, FTP, and ISO procedures.
Work Environment
This role offers a mix of office-based engineering work and hands-on testing activities. Typical weekly schedule is 40 hours, with additional time as needed. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
Summary
*Flambeau offers a competitive wage plus medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) with company match, life, and more!* *All offers of employment by Flambeau are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.* *Flambeau, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace.* *Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.*
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