Product Engineer

Description This position will lead cross functional teams in the design and development of new brake products that offer solutions to CBF off‑highway customers. These include dry disc caliper brakes, wet brakes, drum brakes, mechanical brakes, and brake actuators for both off‑highway service and park applications. Must have strong design and creativity skills to develop solutions for customer’s equipment that meet internal & customer goals. Responsibilities Lead multiple, concurrent product development programs. Design and develop new brake and brake actuation products for CBF off‑highway customers. Lead cross functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality to ensure quality, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved. Maintain documentation associated with projects including engineering change notices, detailed engineering calculations, CAD models and associated component drawings, design worksheets, and supplier correspondence files. Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of assemblies using Creo Simulate. Design fixtures for testing the durability and performance of brake products. Develop test specifications and write test requests to ensure designs meet customer expectations in terms of performance and durability. Select materials and specifications which will meet durability and cost requirements. Competencies Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering. 5+ years product development experience, familiarity with construction / mining / ag equipment a plus. 3D CAD modeling experience with PROE/Creo a plus. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Program management and cross‑functional team leadership experience a plus. Experience with sand cast and precision machined components. Experience with FMEA, GD&T, FEA. Experience with hydraulic components a plus. Must be a proficient multi‑tasker. Strong communication skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced team supporting customer solutions. What We Offer Comprehensive Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours per week. Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA. Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short‑term disability insurance. Voluntary insurance options for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long‑term disability insurance. 401(k) Plan with matching contributions, fully vested from day one. Educational support: tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Lifestyle reimbursement: a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical. Wellness program: health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and gift‑card incentives. Safe work environment. Generous paid time off: 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one. Paid parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr Construction Association of Michigan