Product Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Must have skills:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities, tooling, production line, etc.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or high school diploma or associates degree with sufficient years of experience
• Must have 5 years of experience
• Around 30-40% travel to vendors/suppliers - travel required for this role

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline PLUS minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Experience with evaluation and qualification of mechanical and engineering component manufacturers.
• Ability to discuss designs with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacture and assessing supplier capabilities.
• Ability to analyse material cost breakdowns and accuracy based on market values through strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with engineering, SMC and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Experience with SAP and or Windchill PLM systems preferred.