919470 Product Eng Texas - Product Engineer II

ZAH Group•Mansfield, TX

20h

About The Position

A Product Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products. This technical role is accountable for project outcomes and on-time delivery of product development in the tool industry. It involves problem solving and reviewing information to evaluate and develop options for product design, sustaining activity, and project management, and implementing solutions with frequent direction. The Product Engineer works with managers and more experienced engineers on engineering decisions, coordinates with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and manages multiple low- to medium-difficulty projects and action items. The role includes feasibility studies, planning and scheduling technical development, resolving design and testing issues, preparing project timelines, and keeping active projects on track. It also works closely with Product Management to develop new products and customer-desired features. The position calls for clear communication and presentations, use of Excel to assess project metrics, and moderate 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills, including the ability to run basic FEA studies with guidance. International travel is required as needed. The role emphasizes quality, customer obsession, innovation, ownership, and teamwork.

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 presenting technical analysis and financial justifications to support decision-making at all organizational levels.
Ability to work 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.

Responsibilities

Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approaches to product and systems design within program requirements.
Work with managers 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.
Autonomously manage multiple low- to medium-difficulty projects proactively.
Estimate and build 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 while addressing complex challenges.
Conduct feasibility studies for proposed products or systems, including reviewing design and development plans, cost estimates, and engineering proposals.
Coordinate and schedule technical development activities, resolving design and testing issues with support from managers and senior engineers as needed.
Work with a more senior engineer as a liaison with internal customers and suppliers to ensure design specifications meet end-user needs and requirements.
Present design and management reviews with little support from higher-level engineers or a manager.
Develop PowerPoint presentations that communicate findings to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
Use Excel formulas and charts to evaluate project metrics and present insights to team members.
Use 3D CAD and 2D drafting skills and run basic FEA studies, consulting a mentor or manager on setup.
Review and implement changes as needed to keep active projects on time.
Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with organizational needs and strategic goals.
Maintain close contact with 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.