Product Engineer

Role Overview

• Evaluate new customer product designs with a “design for manufacturing” approach to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction
• Develop and present detailed improvement proposals, including solid model presentations, to customer engineering teams for Engineering Change Notice (ECN) approval
• Create comprehensive factory production plans, including step-by-step operation sheets, detailed work instructions, manufacturing prints, outsource prints, flat patterns, and other documents as needed
• Develop bills of materials (BOM) for all components and materials required for production
• Create and review traveler packages and customer drawings for completeness and manufacturability
• Design and implement necessary fixturing to support production processes
• Provide on-demand support to production teams in resolving manufacturing challenges as they arise
• Monitor manufacturing progress and ensure alignment with established plans
• Serve as a key liaison with production and programming teams to address design or production-related issues
• Independently design, develop, and fabricate fixtures and production aids as needed
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild equipment and instruments as necessary
• Recommend budget allocations for shop equipment and supplies; estimate labor and material costs for projects
• Stay informed of advancements in manufacturing engineering and related scientific fields through continuous professional development
• Evaluate current shop functions and recommend improvements to optimize future operations
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and files to support shop activities and ensure compliance with standards
• Prepare instruction manuals, operation guides, performance specifications, and documentation for professional publications or patent applications
• Perform additional duties as required to support organizational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferably Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial)
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role
• Experience with specifications and standards in the aerospace and semiconductor industries, including but not limited to AS9100, ISO9001, & Copy Exact (Locked Processes)
• Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 6S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Problem Solving (A3), Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM
• Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning
• Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Tech Stack

• ERP