Product Development Engineer

Safe Fleet • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pressure Systems International is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team in San Antonio, TX. This role is responsible for identifying and creating new product opportunities and designs, researching, planning, and designing mechanical and pneumatic products and systems for automatic tire inflation systems. The engineer will also develop and assist in the creation of test procedures for new products, analyze current products against competitive systems, and assist Operations and the Quality Department with various engineering tasks.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Solidworks 3D and 2D.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Familiar with APQP process.
• Firm grasp of engineering concepts and experience designing mechanical systems/products.
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles such as mechanics of materials, pneumatics, pressure sensors, solenoids.
• Validation testing including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and climatic environments with system and vehicle-level experience.
• Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets.
• Technical Documentation, Communication, and Report Writing.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently or to lead a team to complete projects within required timeframes.
• Must be self-motivated and a great team worker with ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
• Bachelor’s Mechanical Engineering degree required from four-year college or university.
• At least 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
• Must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes United States citizen; or a permanent legal resident (green card holder).

Nice To Haves

• Electrical system experience a plus.
• Experience in the commercial vehicle or RV market a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and create new product opportunities and designs.
• Research, plan and design mechanical and pneumatic products and systems for automatic tire inflation systems.
• Develop and assist in the creation of test procedures for new products including design concept reports, test documentation, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Analyze current products to competitive systems, and provide comparative information to support marketing efforts.
• Compare current product design to best practices for future involvement in product performance.
• Assist Operations to streamline and improve production capacity.
• Assist in the design of new production and testing equipment including robotics, automation, and modern manufacturing processes.
• Assist Operations to improve maintenance procedures and identify and source production equipment and parts.
• Assist Quality Department with test procedures, ECR/ECNs, and the maintenance of applicable part and product drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level