Product Engineer - Knives

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.The RoleUnder the direction of Engineering Manager , the Product Engineer is responsible to review and direct knife application, designs, drawings, and metallurgical conditioning that meet the requirements and specifications of ANDRITZ Metals USA for various applications. The design will be in accordance with ANDRITZ Metals USA engineering design and drafting standards and apply knowledge of the process line equipment and how the knife products are incorporated into the equipment. This position provides timely technical support for the Inside Sales and Order Fulfillment teams and reviews and confirms the technical details associated with orders including the review of applications and the specification of grades, hardness, and product tolerances. Additionally, Product Engineer will engage with sales, R&D, Quality, Engineering, and other areas of the organization in daily work. The Product Engineer will be responsible to solve mechanical design issues in both the office and the field and support the continuous improvement initiatives for the product. RequirementsEssential Duties, Responsibilities and Key Result ItemsCommunicate with customers, sales agents, suppliers, Inside Sales / Customer Service Team, Engineering, and Manufacturing Team to resolve customer specification and contract discrepanciesAcquire and maintain expert ASKO product knowledge including application expertise; apply knowledge of products, specifications, and applications to determine correct material grades and hardness for proposals and ordersPerform detailed technical review and approval of new manufacturing drawings and specifications prior to releasing for productionProvide technical review and advice to all functional departmentsPrepare and check design sketches, layouts, and detail drawings as part of a design teamAbility to perform GD&T process in new designs and interpret drawings of existing designsSelect complete specifications for knife productsPerform stress analysis (FEA), analyze data, prepare reports, and make comparisons with similar proven designsTravel of up to 10% may be requiredTechnology Prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings using the AutoCAD and/or Solid Edge Software packagesSolid knowledge of AutoCAD, 3D Solid Modeling (Solid Edge preferred), and Microsoft office software#1AndritzWay Core BehaviorsCustomer FocusOwnership for PerformanceShared CommitmentOpennessJob Specific CompetenciesIncorporate knowledge of manufacturing processes into design considerations, specifically in component tolerancesEquivalate customer expectations to consistently produced deliverables through proper design, procurement, quality control, and product life cycle managementEducation and Experience A B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) preferred or equivalent engineering educationAt least 5-7 yrs of directly related experienceMust have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communicational skillsGood mechanical, analytical, and technical skillsAbility to work as an individual contributor or team playerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.