Product Engineer

Shift: 1st shift


City: Solon


Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.


Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills-you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.


We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.


Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.


We hope you'll consider joining our team.


Position Summary:


Develops a product knowledge expertise for assigned area of responsibility. Plans and performs engineering work in developing and/or improving product, processes and/or systems. Assignments are of substantial variety and complexity and require applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria while also using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. Independently develops clear and specific objectives for given assignments that may require the investigation of a several alternative solutions. Develops thoughts and ideas into engineered solutions with appropriate review and collaboration of other subject matter experts. Provides direction and guidance to co-ops, technicians, engineers and other team members. Effectively participates in a team setting to achieve results. Ability to utilize project management methods to effectively lead moderate to large projects assignments. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of functional area as part of a cross-functional project.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, service and support for product development and improvement.
• Interpret customer's needs, assesses requirements, and identifies solutions.
• Assess, create and facilitate the application of best practices and standards to drive operational results.
• Lead manufacturing project teams to achieve results and ensure successful implementation into plant operations.
• Develop work plans, estimates, schedules and resources to drive timely project completion.
• Utilize methodical thinking and analytical problem solving skills for processing troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Ability to solve complex problems and complete multiple projects utilizing engineering best practices such as:
  • Design of Experiments and Disciplined Problem Solving
  • Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Lean Manufacturing principles and variation reduction tools
• Project Management methodologies
• Ability to foster relationships internally and externally to facilitate effective project communication.
• Incorporates internal and external business issues in solution development process.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• BS degree in Engineering plus appropriate continuous training
• 3-5 years relative work experience
• Skills:
• Some formal exposure to areas outside own department
• Recognized as a resource in areas of expertise.
• Ability to solve complex problems and complete multiple projects, using advanced problem-solving methods to make decisions
• Applies proven technology independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and typical office software skills
• Experienced with developing and achieving future state plans and leading others in change initiatives
• Desire for additional responsibilities in technical or manufacturing leadership

Preferred:

• FEA or CFD experience including non-linear and multi-body analysis is preferred
• Analyst software experience and formal training in the following: ANSYS Mechanical, ABAQUS, Fluent, FloWorks or DesignSpace

Critical Competencies:

• Service Orientation
• Influence
• Initiative
• Teamwork

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements :

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to pass vision acuity test with or without reasonable accommodation.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.


To apply:


1. Click 'Apply Now' to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.


Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.


Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.