Manufacturing Product Engineer

Mid-State Sales•Columbus, OH

18h

About The Position

Mid-State Sales is an ISO 9001:2015-certified supplier of fluid transfer products, providing tube and hose assemblies to manufacturers. The Manufacturing Product Engineer is a hands-on role connecting engineering and customers, with responsibility for relationships with large priority accounts, custom assembly design and pricing, and meeting customer quality requirements. The position reports directly to the President. The role involves solving fit and routing problems, creating drawings, and working directly with customers. Work is primarily desk-based, with regular time on the shop floor and at customer sites.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or 3–6 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks, or ability to learn it quickly.
Solid math skills, including basic algebra and geometry, and comfort with pricing calculations such as percentages and discounts.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and safety documentation.
Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers.
Practical, problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tube bending, hydraulic hose assemblies, or fluid power products.
Background in a manufacturing or ISO 9001 environment.
Customer-facing sales or account management experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary sales and service contact for the company’s largest priority accounts.
Prepare quotes, pricing, and price adjustments for tube and hose assemblies.
Design new assemblies from concept through prototype approval and pricing.
Create production and customer drawings in SolidWorks.
Prepare bend cards for production.
Design and source components.
Visit customers on-site and provide field engineering support for tube and hose assemblies.
Support field calls and floor inspections as needed.
Help maintain quality requirements at customer sites.
Keep customers and coworkers informed through clear, timely communication.