Product Engineer

Samsung Electronics•Newberry, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer supports mechanical and electrical parts associated with critical line functions within the product engineering group. The role supports Frame, Tub, and Spin areas on both WA and WB lines, ensuring equipment and parts operate properly and meet specifications. The Product Engineer also assists with developing and implementing new models and identifying solutions to product issues affecting current and new models. The role collaborates with production, engineering, headquarters product engineering, mold teams, and other relevant divisions. It includes monitoring machine functions, troubleshooting production-line test loops and equipment, implementing quality, safety, and productivity projects, updating engineering standards and documentation, and supporting new-model development and engineering changes. The position may also involve other duties assigned by management, and job duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Understanding of the functional principles of electrical parts.
In-depth knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD, and CAM software.
Ability to address product-related issues and diagnose machine-related problems as needed.
Project management and time management skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced analytical and design skills.
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Root cause analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of manufacturing, mechanics, or electronic engineering experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Production and Engineering to implement, optimize, and troubleshoot production-line test loops that validate product quality, safety, and functional performance of new equipment and parts in critical function areas.
Monitor critical machine functions to ensure quality and processes are followed correctly.
Implement projects focused on quality, safety, and productivity throughout the product lifecycle.
Create and revise standards, policies, and procedures related to development and engineering.
Support technical solutions to electrical or mechanical problems during plant setup for critical line areas.
Assist the Product Engineering Manager with staff training.
Participate in New Model and CR Discussion meetings with relevant divisions to share information and update action items required for New Model Development.
Verify and communicate Engineering Change Samples for quality, cost, and delivery improvements.
Collaborate with headquarters Product Engineering and mold teams to draft and submit requests for mold modifications related to Part Design Changes, addressing line issues, improving material quality, and implementing foolproof design.
Suggest countermeasures and design improvements for main-line production issues involving mass-production and new-model materials to improve quality and productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to change bills of material, drawings, and engineering specifications and standards.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management; duties may change at any time with or without notice.