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Product Engineer

Position Summary

The Product Engineer supports Account Managers in both new and existing customer programs with a focus on reducing time-to-market and driving profitable sales growth. This role works closely with customer engineering and manufacturing teams to identify new applications and opportunities within key accounts.

The Product Engineer is responsible for part number assignment, BOM development, product design documentation, customer quotations, and coordination of product launches, including prototype builds and customer trials. This role partners closely with Product Design Engineering and Product Development teams to deliver innovative technical solutions and continuous product improvements.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced customer-driven environment.

Preferred Education

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Engineering Technology (BSET), or related technical field
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered

Preferred Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial equipment, automotive, vehicle, or industrial manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities

Product Engineering & Program Support

• Design, develop, quote, and release products into production for On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Distribution market segments
• Manage assigned customer projects from concept through production launch
• Coordinate customer pilot builds, prototype trials, and production release activities
• Assign and manage part numbers and BOM structures
• Submit product costing requests and support internal costing processes
• Lead cross-functional team (CFT) meetings and customer project reviews
• Coordinate engineering changes and release documentation

Design & Technical Engineering

• Create and release pre-production CAD models and engineering drawings
• Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure compliance and identify discrepancies
• Provide technical support to Sales, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Drafting, and Customer Service teams
• Support external customers with Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Program Management, and field support activities

Engineering Analysis & Documentation

Prepare and present technical reports and engineering documentation including:

• Load and stress analysis
• System safety analysis (MTBF, maintainability, FMECA)
• FMEA, DRBFM, and failure analysis reports
• DVP&R documentation
• Qualification plans, procedures, and reports (QPP/QTP/QTR)
• Weight analysis and validation documentation

Testing & Customer Support

• Perform basic product testing and support customer validation activities
• Participate in on-site prototype and pilot builds
• Present Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) to customers
• Conduct problem-solving investigations and failure analysis reporting

Continuous Improvement & Industry Engagement

• Propose product improvements and support development of new solutions
• Attend trade shows and industry events
• Follow all 6S and company safety standards

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

The Product Engineer must ensure all products meet approved specifications and safety-critical requirements without deviation. Attention to product tolerances, control requirements, and regulatory compliance is essential to ensure safe and reliable product performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Recognizing and identifying critical characteristic symbols on engineering drawings
• Supporting compliance with customer specifications and applicable regulations
• Maintaining adherence to all company safety and quality standards

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels and directly with customers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills
• Customer-focused mindset with solution-oriented thinking
• Confidence, resilience, and adaptability when managing demanding customer requirements
• Ability to communicate project risks, constraints, and technical challenges clearly and professionally
• Self-starter with strong initiative and motivation to learn and grow

We are a firm focused in the STEM Talent Arena; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

We build and have long term relationships with our clients and represent our clients transparently. We pride ourselves in understanding a candidate's skill set, and the culture and work environment that is a best fit for both the candidate and the client.