Product Engineer II

Reporting to the Sr. Project Engineer, the Product Engineer II works with cross functional teams, is responsible for new and existing product designs, and drives development from concept to production. This position utilizes Creo Software to create, modify and evaluate product designs via 3D models, assemblies, and detail drawings.

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• Research and development of new products and related components from concept to production. Participation in multi-functional product development teams with Marketing and Product Management for the development and specification of new product concepts.
• Use working knowledge of metals, plastics, forging, machining, grinding, forming and injection molding to develop and design components to meet product specifications when manufactured in a high-volume production environment.
• Work with a highly creative Industrial Design team to invent and develop innovative product concepts. Create smart, innovative solutions to mechanical design challenges.
• Communicate with suppliers, manufacturing engineering and operations for the specification and sourcing of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Resolve issues and optimize designs for manufacturability and efficiency. Ensure designs are cost efficient and manufacturable.
• Lead and contribute significantly in efforts to identify and determine product requirements, generate product models, assemblies and drawings, and develop and manage full product design documentation - including product specifications and testing requirements for performance and durability.
• Go above and beyond to ensure design clarity and completeness in engineering work related to designs, drawings, tests and validation.
• Execute design validation process through prototyping, field & lab testing, and design-of-experiments.
• Lead, facilitate and/or participate in cross-functional meetings and design reviews with peers and other talented engineering teams.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office team to ensure project schedules are achieved. Actively drive NPD projects with strong sense of urgency and action.

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Years of Experience: 3-7 years of experience and knowledge working with design and manufacturing of mechanical products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional associates.
• Innovative thinker - able to envision new and better ways to do things.
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to design/technical issues.
• Excellent analytical skills, and good instincts and sound judgment for mechanical and structural design.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing and finishing processes (injection molding, machining, casting, forging, heat treatment, anodizing, powder coat, etc.), tolerances, fits & finishes, and GD&T.
• Experience with CAD software - CREO, SolidWorks, NX, etc. CREO is preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Familiarity with PPAP, DFM/DFA, DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including domestic or international