Product Engineer 1

HYNES INDUSTRIES INC•Austintown, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer 1 develops and maintains engineering documentation and processes, supports the design and development of new and existing tooling, leads technical projects from concept through implementation, and provides technical support across cross-functional teams. The position supports customer opportunities, production readiness, process optimization, and tooling development at the Youngstown Manufacturing Headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio. The role includes preparing engineering documentation, helping process legacy jobs, coordinating tooling builds with vendors or the internal die shop, and supporting new production start-ups. It also involves customer meetings, maintaining ERP records, and executing Engineering Change Notices. Other duties may be assigned by the direct supervisor, including occasional work outside the normal scope of the position to support business and operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and simulation tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
AutoCAD and Inventor, or other drafting software.
Microsoft Office.
Continuous improvement skills.

Nice To Haves

Five to ten years of experience in metal fabricating, preferably in roll forming or metal stamping.

Responsibilities

Support the Commercial Group with new opportunities by helping prepare cost estimates and budgets for tooling inquiries.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including part prints, packaging instructions, part programs, and capital expenditures.
Help process legacy jobs from order entry through production when required.
Support the Process Group with line optimization and continuous improvement projects.
Work with outside vendors or the internal die shop on new tooling builds.
Perform basic project management, including preparing timelines and Gantt charts.
Work with the Operations Group on new start-ups to ensure jobs are production ready.
Participate in customer meetings as required to provide technical insight.
Help maintain item masters, bills of materials (BOMs), and router creation in the ERP system as needed.
Execute Engineering Change Notices.
Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor, including occasional assignments outside the normal scope of the position to support business and operational needs.