Engineer II
Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC•Newberg, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Product Development Engineer develops complex electromechanical systems for heavy industrial applications. This role works with cross-functional teams to define customer and market requirements, develop and test products, manage risk, and bring new products to market efficiently and with minimal rework. The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, and comfortable troubleshooting products, evaluating risks, and balancing quality, cost, manufacturability, and time to market while ensuring safe operation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3–5 years of related engineering or product design experience
- Proven ability to successfully manage large engineering or product development projects
- Strong mechanical and electromechanical engineering skills
- Experience with product development, risk assessment, and design for manufacturability
- Experience with engineering analysis and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Strong verbal, written, and cross-functional communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Proficiency with CAD software, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and Bills of Materials
- Ability to work effectively with customers, end users, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional partners
Nice To Haves
- Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
- Experience with finite element analysis or other computational engineering tools preferred
- Experience with Syteline, Sage, Intuitive, or similar ERP systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the company's values while supporting our vision and mission to exceed customer expectations
- Develops complex mechanisms and electromechanical systems with robust, precise movement for a variety of applications
- Models concepts and detailed designs using CAD software, with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks preferred
- Translates customer and market requirements into product specifications and formal design documentation
- Collaborates with cross-functional Product Development Teams to develop products that meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and time to market
- Evaluates design and project risks and uses formal tools such as DFMEA when appropriate
- Designs large fabrications with high-tolerance features to support integration with electromechanical mechanisms
- Sizes hydraulic, pneumatic, AC electrical, and DC electrical systems and components as appropriate for the application
- Performs engineering analysis, including tolerance stack-up, stress, strain, and fatigue analysis
- Generates engineering drawings using ASME Y14.5-2009 standards and effective GD&T practices
- Works proactively with Operations to develop robust, manufacturable designs through Stage Gate product development processes
- Manages multiple projects while maintaining strong organization, communication, and time management
- Performs root cause analysis of quality issues and supports efforts to reduce equipment downtime throughout the product life cycle
- Provides technical direction and details to the machine designer/drafter team and communicates project status with the program office
- Works directly with customers and end users to understand applications, requirements, and market needs
- Considers system and operator safety throughout the design and product development process
- Supports product testing, demonstrations, verification, validation, and customer on-site testing as needed
- Provides hands-on troubleshooting and operational support in real-time environments when necessary
- Provides customer training on new products when needed
- Generates product Bills of Materials and Item Cards in the ERP system, including Syteline, Sage, or Intuitive
- Applies sound design-for-manufacturability and lean principles to product development and project workflows
- Builds relationships with key accounts by helping solve product needs and supporting the Sales team with technical solutions
- Works with third-party engineering firms when additional engineering resources are needed
- Conducts formal and informal product and system risk assessments
- Maintains a professional and collaborative approach under pressure and demonstrates reliable attendance and punctuality
- Works overtime or additional hours as needed to meet business demands
- Travel is less than 10%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel; a valid passport is required
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
