Product Engineer I

l d mccauley LLC.•Orchard Park, NY

3h•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Product Engineer I to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing innovative products within the automotive industry. McGard has been a leader in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components for over 60 years, with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME / BSMET) or a related field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
Proficiency in CAD software and 2D drawing development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience with PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill is a plus.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and material and strength analysis.
Design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
Familiarity with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) production part approval process (PPAP).

Responsibilities

Manage technical issues for designated area of responsibility.
Develop new product designs and improve existing product designs.
Work closely with sales to ensure proper product direction.
Ensure other departments properly support the products.
Provide direct support to the customer.
Responsible for all aspects of product development including concept development, prototyping, product development, product testing, customer presentation, defining manufacturing process, ensuring successful initial production run, and staying within project budget.
Meet time constraints and ensure successful new product launches.
Ensure Design Engineers understand design objectives and final designs meet requirements if designs are delegated.
Follow the latest Engineering Design Plan for all design projects.
Create and maintain detailed product specifications, engineering drawings, and documentation.
Stay within design parameters for improvement projects.
Design experiments, make product modifications, conduct design verification testing, and make changes to part prints and processes.
Support level projects without direct responsibility to customers/market segment, coordinating projects with guidance from Team Lead or higher-level engineers.
Work with cross-functional teams, including sales, design engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to drive successful product launches and continuous improvement.
Domestic and international travel may be required to support projects, manage customer issues, or assist sales.