Senior Product Engineer

Wurth USA, Inc. • $95K — $115K *

Kernersville, NC 27284In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

5 - 7 years of experience

6 days ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of engineering, product development, and manufacturing experience.
Experience with international sourcing and functional hardware.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.
Proven track record in leading new product development from concept to commercialization.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software and product lifecycle management systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or relevant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, testing, and launch of new products.
Manage complex engineering projects to meet quality, cost, and performance goals.
Develop engineering documentation including drawings and specifications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches.
Conduct product testing and validation to ensure compliance with standards.
Identify opportunities for product improvements and operational efficiencies.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in innovative product development initiatives.
Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies.

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Full Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, or a related engineering discipline required.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering, product development, design, and manufacturing experience.
Experience with international sourcing and functional hardware.
Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading new product development projects from concept through commercialization.
Advanced experience with CAD software, engineering analysis, and product lifecycle management systems.
Experience leading cross-functional project teams and mentoring engineers preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or other relevant engineering credentials preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, product design methodologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development practices.
Strong proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar design platforms.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), value engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong understanding of product testing, validation, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and risk assessment techniques.
Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to lead technical projects, influence stakeholders, and work effectively across multiple functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, ERP systems, engineering software, and reporting tools.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Ability to work with and as a part of a team.
Ability to work collaboratively with other functional areas of the business.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Functions:

Lead the design, development, testing, validation, and launch of new products and product enhancements.
Manage complex engineering projects and ensure achievement of quality, cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation to support product development and manufacturing.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and cross-functional project teams.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams to support successful product launches and lifecycle management activities.
Conduct engineering analysis, product testing, and validation activities to verify compliance with product requirements and performance standards.
Investigate product performance issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Identify opportunities for product improvements, cost reductions, quality enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
Support customer requirements, technical inquiries, and product customization requests as needed.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and project gate reviews.
Research emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and competitive products to support innovation initiatives.
Maintain product records, engineering changes, revision control documentation, and technical databases.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, recommendations, and project updates for management and stakeholders.
Support strategic product roadmaps and long-term product development planning activities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of product development and organizational objectives

Physical Demands:

Occasional lifting.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
The employee is required to sit, walk, and climb stairs, use computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax/scanner machines

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About Wurth USA, Inc.

Wurth USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Wurth Group, a German-based manufacturer and distributor of industrial products. Wurth USA was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. The company's products include fasteners, chemicals, tools, and other industrial supplies. Wurth USA serves a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing. The company has over 400 sales representatives and operates 15 distribution centers throughout the United States.

Learn more about Wurth USA, Inc.

Size

7,000 employees

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

* Ladders Estimates

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