Primary FunctionPerforms advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision. Help to mentor the engineering design team in development projects throughout the entire cycle from initial concept through completion.
Responsibilities- New Product Development Support
• Lead design and development activities for new products, including concept evaluation, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Provide design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) input.
• Assist in transitioning new products from development to production.
Product Sustaining & Lifecycle Management
• Provide engineering support for currently manufactured products to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve field issues, customer complaints, and internal quality concerns.
• Maintain product design integrity through controlled engineering change processes (ECR/ECO).
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Drive initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving durability, and simplifying designs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to execute improvement projects.
Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
• Analyze product cost structures and identify opportunities for material and component cost reductions.
• Lead value engineering efforts, including alternative materials, supplier changes, and design simplification.
• Support sourcing initiatives by working with suppliers to optimize cost and performance.
Product Quality Review
• Participate in and lead product quality reviews, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Utilize tools such as FMEA, 8D, and statistical analysis to address quality issues.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing Support
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and improve throughput.
• Develop and refine work instructions, assembly processes, and production documentation.
• Participate in troubleshooting and process optimization on the production floor.
CAD Design & Documentation
• Create, modify, and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Ensure all engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with company standards.
• Manage BOMs, drawing revisions, and data within the PDM/PLM system.
QualificationsEducation
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of product engineering or design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with sustaining engineering and product lifecycle management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of plastic part design and understanding of plastic injection molding processes.
• Knowledge or water treatment and regulatory compliance preferred, but not required.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, machining, assembly).
• Experience with cost reduction and value engineering.
• Familiarity with quality tools (FMEA, root cause analysis, Six Sigma methodologies).
• Knowledge of PLM/PDM systems is preferred.
• Experience with modeling tools including CFD and FEA is beneficial.
Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
• Combination of office-based engineering work and hands-on support in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel to suppliers or manufacturing sites may be required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
We OfferCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.
