Mechanical/Product Engineer

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Marmon-Herrington Company is hiring a Mechanical/Product Engineer to serve as the primary engineering resource for its axle and transfer case product lines. The role supports product engineering and sustaining activities, including maintaining engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials, technical documentation, part numbers, engineering change notices, and product configuration records. It contributes to new product introductions, product updates, design improvements, and compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and regulations. The engineer provides day-to-day support to manufacturing and operations, investigates and resolves production and assembly issues, and leads continuous improvement efforts. The role is also the primary engineering contact for warranty claims involving axle and transfer case products, using field performance information and root cause analysis to guide corrective actions and reliability improvements. The position partners with Sales, Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Service, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers. It provides technical materials and customer support, gathers Voice of Customer feedback and market insights, participates in reviews and validation activities, and contributes to long-term product growth and competitiveness strategies. Marmon-Herrington is part of Marmon Holdings, a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. The company describes its culture as empowering employees to do their best and offers diverse learning and working opportunities. Candidates receiving a conditional offer will complete additional job-related screening as permitted or required by law. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides an accommodation request process for applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
3–7+ years of experience in product engineering, mechanical engineering, application engineering, or sustaining engineering.
Experience creating and maintaining engineering drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical specifications.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, powertrain components, driveline products, axles, gear systems, or similar heavy-duty vehicle systems.
Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Familiarity with CAD systems and PDM/ERP environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial vehicle, heavy-duty truck, axle, transfer case, driveline, off-highway, or AWD systems.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, or similar quality methodologies.
Experience supporting field warranty investigations and customer-facing technical issues.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engineering resource for axle and transfer case product lines.
Develop, maintain, and revise engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation.
Create and manage part numbers, engineering change notices, and product configuration records in company systems.
Support new product introductions, product updates, and product enhancement initiatives.
Identify and implement design improvements to product quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications.
Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve production efficiency.
Lead root cause investigations into manufacturing and assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality, throughput, and cost.
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product manufacturability and assembly processes.
Support PFMEA, process improvements, work instructions, and production validation activities.
Act as the primary engineering contact for warranty claims involving axle and transfer case products.
Conduct root cause analyses using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
Monitor field performance data and identify trends that inform product reliability improvements.
Provide technical recommendations and reports related to field failures and warranty performance.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop technical literature, product specifications, application guides, presentations, training materials, and competitive product analyses.
Provide technical support for customer inquiries, product applications, and field-related issues.
Support customer visits, technical reviews, product demonstrations, and industry events as needed.
Gather and analyze Voice of Customer feedback and market insights to identify product enhancement, diversification, and future development opportunities.
Translate customer and market requirements into engineering initiatives and product roadmap recommendations.
Work with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Service, and Supply Chain teams to support product execution.
Support supplier technical reviews and qualification activities.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation testing.
Assist in developing long-term strategies for axle and transfer case product growth and competitiveness.