NPD Engineer

OILGEAR TOWLER SA•Fremont, NE

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. Our employees play a critical role in our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Mechanical Engineering Product Specialist provides technical ownership and engineering support for Oilgear hydraulic products from design evaluation through manufacturing, testing, and product improvement. This role partners with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, customers, and suppliers to improve product performance, manufacturability, cost, and quality while maintaining complete and accurate engineering documentation. The position independently evaluates design requests, develops and validates engineering solutions, leads product changes and improvement projects, and resolves complex product or manufacturing issues using sound engineering judgment and structured problem-solving methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering field.
Three to five years of professional mechanical, product, or design engineering experience in a hydraulic, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience independently completing engineering projects from concept, analysis, and design through testing, documentation, and implementation.
Proficiency creating and interpreting 3D models, engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and tolerance stack-ups.
Experience with product testing, technical data analysis, structured root cause analysis, and corrective action.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to resolve design and production issues in partnership with shop-floor personnel.
Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing or supporting hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, or fluid power systems preferred
Fluid Power Certification or advanced fluid power training preferred
Experience with FEA, CFD, design for manufacturability, machining processes, or supplier qualification preferred
Experience using ERP, PLM, or engineering document control systems preferred

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects involving product improvements, cost reduction, supplier or process qualification, product robustness, and the development or launch of new features for existing hydraulic products.
Perform and document engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and design analyses for new products and design revisions.
Create, review, and approve 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and related technical documentation.
Conduct formal design reviews, evaluate technical risk, and ensure recommended actions are completed and documented.
Evaluate the feasibility of customer requests, product configurations, and proposed design changes and provide clear technical recommendations.
Develop verification and validation plans, write effective test requests, analyze engineering data, and summarize results in clear technical reports.
Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers in support of engineering projects and product decisions.
Investigate product performance issues and lead structured root cause and corrective action activities using methods such as 8D and 5 Why.
Provide advanced technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, customers, and suppliers.
Partner with production personnel to resolve manufacturing and assembly issues involving drawings, tolerances, materials, tooling, fixtures, and product performance.
Review designs for manufacturability and recommend changes that improve safety, quality, repeatability, lead time, and cost without compromising product requirements.
Support the development and revision of manufacturing instructions, inspection criteria, process documentation, and technical training materials.
Support new product introductions and design changes on the shop floor, including first-build review, process validation, and corrective follow-through.
Maintain product design control and ensure engineering changes, approvals, records, and release documentation are accurate and complete.
Develop and execute project plans that define objectives, schedules, resources, risks, deliverables, and cross-functional responsibilities.
Manage multiple technical priorities and communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
Stay current with engineering methods, fluid power technology, manufacturing processes, and industry practices applicable to Oilgear products.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.