Product Engineer I

Marvin•Ripley, TN

About The Position

The Product Engineer plays a key role in improving and advancing products by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, performance, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction. The position combines product design, testing, problem-solving, and project management to support continuous improvement initiatives and develop practical product enhancements. The engineer helps bring high-quality products to market by planning and coordinating product changes, validating designs, investigating failures, and communicating changes across the organization. The role also involves creating 3-D models, 2-D layouts, prototypes, drawings, and bills of materials, as well as maintaining and improving test equipment. The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, organized, and able to work effectively in a participative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) in Engineering required.
Two to five years of experience with product design preferred.
Proficient personal computer skills, including Word, Excel, file management, and SharePoint.
High level of verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated, organized, and creative, with the ability to work effectively with team members in a participative environment.
Ability to determine design detail and tolerance budget requirements.
Proven project management skills, including creating project plans with responsibilities and development schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3-D parametric modeling; Autodesk Inventor preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly for wood components, aluminum extrusions, vinyl extrusions, plastic injection, and glass.
Advanced degree or professional certification.
Experience using shop tools.

Responsibilities

Drive and facilitate product changes that increase functionality, quality, and performance while reducing cost, non-value-added materials, and processes.
Use risk and benefit analysis to plan product change implementation.
Develop test plans to validate product designs and recertifications through functional and performance testing, and provide direction to laboratory technicians.
Witness and coordinate product testing and root cause analysis of failures.
Lead cross-functional teams in developing product improvements and corrective actions.
Research and answer customer questions about product design and performance.
Prepare written reports summarizing theoretical and experimental results.
Coordinate and communicate changes across multiple areas on a regular basis.
Develop 3-D models, 2-D layouts, prototypes, drawings, and bills of materials.
Facilitate test equipment maintenance and improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.