Product Engineer II

Klein Tools•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

A Product Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products in the tool industry, with accountability for project outcomes and on-time product development delivery. The role involves problem solving and reviewing information to evaluate and develop options for product design, sustaining activity, and project management, then implementing solutions with frequent direction. The engineer works with a manager and more experienced engineers on engineering problems and methods, and may represent the organization in supplier meetings to resolve questions and coordinate work. The position requires managing multiple low- to medium-difficulty projects, estimating and maintaining timelines within a phase-gate product development framework, coordinating action items and technical development activities, and resolving design and testing issues with support as needed. The engineer conducts feasibility studies, reviews design and development plans, cost estimates, and engineering proposals, and may liaise with internal customers and suppliers to ensure designs meet end-user needs. The role also includes preparing and presenting design and management reviews, developing PowerPoint presentations and Excel analyses, using 3D CAD and 2D drafting tools, and running basic FEA studies with mentor or manager guidance. The engineer works closely with Product Management to develop new products and customer features, keeps projects on schedule, prioritizes work in alignment with organizational goals, maintains contact with team leaders and executives, and seeks to minimize financial impacts during project implementation. International travel is required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or program.
At least 1.5 years of direct work experience in the area.
Technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Understanding of new product development and new product introduction.
Broad knowledge of academic engineering principles and a basic understanding of business-related initiatives.
Demonstrated experience facilitating projects and solutions involving multiple interactions.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical analysis and financially based justifications to support decision-making at all organizational levels.
Ability to function amid changing priorities, goals, and direction, including stressful conditions and time constraints.
Strong team focus and ability to work with internal and external colleagues.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
Moderate 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills and ability to run basic FEA studies with setup guidance.

Responsibilities

Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approaches to design products and systems within established program requirements.
Work with a manager and more experienced engineers to make decisions on engineering problems and methods.
Represent the organization in supplier meetings to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.
Manage multiple low- to medium-difficulty projects proactively.
Estimate and build accurate project timelines within the phase-gate product development framework.
Oversee and coordinate multiple action items concurrently, delegating work when necessary.
Perform tasks under the guidance of a manager or more experienced engineers, addressing complex challenges.
Conduct detailed feasibility studies for proposed products or systems, including reviewing design and development plans, cost estimates, and engineering proposals.
Coordinate and schedule technical development activities and resolve design and testing issues with support from managers and senior engineers as needed.
Liaise, alongside a more senior engineer, with internal customers and suppliers to ensure designs adhere to specifications and end-user needs.
Communicate clearly and present design and management reviews with little support from higher-level engineers or a manager.
Develop structured PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
Use Excel formulas and charts to evaluate project metrics and present insights to team members.
Use moderate 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills and run basic FEA studies, consulting a mentor or manager on setup.
Review active projects and implement changes as needed to keep them on time.
Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with organizational needs and strategic goals.
Maintain close contact with associated team leaders, business unit managers, and the executive team.
Minimize negative financial impact at facilities during project implementation.
Work closely with Product Management to develop new products and customer-desired feature sets.
Perform other duties as requested.
Travel internationally as needed.