SUMMARYThe Product Engineer interprets customer design and performance requirements, identifies relevant technical specifications, and converts those needs into viable, manufacturable product designs alongside Methoding and cross-functional teams. This position oversees drawing quality and leads technical evaluations for quotes and orders to ensure the company delivers products meeting customer standards for quality, cost, functionality, and timeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Technical sales and contract support. Drive technical review processes for quotes and orders; address client and Sales inquiries; confirm design feasibility, risks, guarantees, and optimal solutions; and offer technical recommendations.
- Product engineering and manufacturing support. Convert customer specs into safe, cost-effective, and practical product designs. Guide design strategy, review technical drawings, resolve production and installation challenges, and advance quality, value, standardization, and reliability.
- Diaphragm engineering and supplier collaboration. Act as the regional subject matter expert for diaphragms, fasteners, installation methods, welding, and fabrication. Develop and audit specifications, designs, drawings, and quality standards; partner with suppliers; and facilitate customer or vendor inspections, audits, and claims.
- Diaphragm and resale product management. Maintain records covering sales, pricing, design revisions, and technical issues for diaphragm and resale products.
- Field service operations. Coordinate field measurements, installations, installer teams, and ball-sorter operators. Oversee ball-sorter equipment, transport logistics, maintenance, replacement parts, certifications, and related service requests.
- Technical data and continuous improvement. Maintain complete, version-controlled technical documentation in designated systems (e.g., EQUIP). Share engineering expertise across regional and global networks, leveraging technical data to foster continuous process improvements.
- Engineering team leadership. Direct designated engineers, product designers, and project contributors by setting priorities, reviewing work for quality and timeliness, mentoring team members, and ensuring consistent engineering standards.
- EQHS and compliance. Champion and adhere to all corporate environmental, quality, health, safety, ethical, and social responsibility standards. Comply with legal and safety requirements and report hazards, incidents, or nonconformities promptly.
- Technical and commercial confidence. Ensures quotes, contracts, recommendations, and technical risks are thoroughly evaluated and addressed promptly.
- Manufacturable, reliable solutions. Delivers designs, drawings, and field support that fulfill client requirements and support safe, efficient production and field deployment.
- Effective product ownership. Oversees diaphragm, resale, and field-service activities with accurate documentation, quality control, competitive pricing, and timely resolution of issues.
- Team capability and improvement. Promotes high engineering standards, shared expertise, and continuous improvement practices across the team and organizational network.
- Supervises one to five product designers on a functional or day-to-day basis, depending on organizational structure. Duties include setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, providing coaching, and supporting professional growth. Official direct-report authority is established by approved organizational structures.
REQUIREMENTS- Education and experience. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent background. Typically requires 10+ years of product design, manufacturing, application, or field-engineering experience within heavy industrial sectors. Master's degree preferred.
- Engineering capability. Proven ownership of engineering decisions, technical drawings, tolerances, material selection, production limits, root-cause investigations, and practical solutions.
- Communication and systems. Excellent communication skills with strong proficiency in CAD/CREO, product data management, document control, ERP, and office software tools.
- Travel. Willingness and ability to travel to client, vendor, and company facilities, including occasional domestic overnight and international travel.
- Technical expertise and judgment. Applies sound engineering logic, data, precision measurements, and technical documentation to make effective, budget-conscious decisions.
- Customer and commercial focus. Balances customer performance requirements with safety, feasibility, quality standards, and cost control.
- Accountability and collaboration. Takes full responsibility for engineering recommendations and collaborates productively with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, suppliers, and clients.
- Leadership and improvement. Mentors team members through clear direction and constructive feedback while promoting continuous gains in quality, design standards, and cycle times.
- Safety and quality mindset. Ensures all choices align with EQHS guidelines and intervenes or escalates when conditions are unsafe or non-compliant.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS- Industry and commercial experience. Background in castings, wear parts, mining, cement, aggregates, recycling, or foundry operations, including experience with contract reviews, guarantees, proposals, and technical recommendations.
- Leadership and global collaboration. Proven track record leading or coordinating technical teams, designers, drafters, or cross-functional partners across multiple sites and regions.
