Product Development Engineer
About The Position
Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design new products and manage the lifecycle of existing components. The role supports assigned product groups and leads approved development projects, translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs that meet quality and regulatory standards. The engineer works closely with customers, suppliers, Applications Engineers, Quality, Lab, Manufacturing, Production, Accounting, and Product Management. Responsibilities include product testing and simulation modeling, supplier qualification support, engineering change management, cost information, and maintaining product documentation and drawing revisions. Domestic and international travel may be required to support product and supplier needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management.
- Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs.
- Effective communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Skill in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage revision control and drawing databases.
- Comfort leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to promote company values and adhere to EHS policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Design new products and manage the lifecycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements.
- Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups.
- Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions.
- Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions.
- Support supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items.
- Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability.
- Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues.
- Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices.
- Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards, including REACH, RoHS, and FDA requirements.
- Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs.
- Manage product documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, routings, and revision control.
- Maintain the drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions.
- Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests related to design, quality, and customer feedback.
- Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management.
- Communicate across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams.
- Promote and uphold Fenner Precision Polymers’ values and behaviors.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
- Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
- 100% paid parental leave
- Michelin Stock Purchase Program
- Michelin Tire Rebate Program
- Career development in a global organization
- A culture built on trust, respect, and empowerment
