Product Engineer

LT Staffing•Fall River, MA

16d

About The Position

Product Engineer Responsibilities : · Develop products from concept to production meeting quality and schedule requirements · Develop product specifications for new products (3D & 2D). Modify product specifications to support custom order requirements as needed. · Work with Senior Project Engineer to collaborate with and direct CAD resources in China to support development of product specifications. · Check product specifications to ensure fit and tolerances are correct. · Develop part and product cost estimates to establish cost targets. Prepare, request and evaluate quote packages · Work with Engineering counterparts to arrange for prototypes/ product samples. · Work with Engineering counterparts to test and validate prototypes and product samples. · Work with Senior Project Engineer to ensure product designs meet compliance requirements and coordinate compliance testing and certifications · Collaborate with team to provide marketing samples and support development of marketing documentation. · Work with Senior Project Engineer to create and maintain project schedules · Manage all product documentation (3D models, 2D drawings, installation instructions, marketing specification sheets, Manufacturing BOM’s) using Solidworks PDM. Skills and knowledge: · Solidworks proficiency. Creo knowledge a plus · Ability to prepare 2D drawings from 3D files that include the dimensions, tolerances, and notes/ callouts (materials, finish, assembly) necessary for manufacturing. · Knowledge of PDM systems, preferably Solidworks PDM/ PLM · Self-motivated and can work individually or collaboratively · Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel · Excellent written and verbal communication including ability to effectively utilize email (Outlook or Gmail). · Knowledge of processes used for the fabrication and manufacturing of metal components with an understanding of design limitations, guidelines, and best practices for cost effective design. · Knowledge of cost drivers for estimating part and product costs. · Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to assemble, test, evaluate, and validate plumbing fixtures. Knowledge of plumbing code principles a plus. Skill using machine shop equipment a plus. · Broad knowledge of product development processes and manufacturing processes (understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus). Experience: · 3-10 years professional experience using Solidworks to design parts/ assemblies/ products for manufacture along with relevant hands-on experience. · At least 2 years of experience in plumbing · Experience generating and managing product documentation · Experience in product compliance. · Experience working with extended team and suppliers overseas a plus · Experience estimating part and product costs a plus Education: · Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Requirements

Solidworks proficiency. Creo knowledge a plus
Ability to prepare 2D drawings from 3D files that include the dimensions, tolerances, and notes/ callouts (materials, finish, assembly) necessary for manufacturing.
Knowledge of PDM systems, preferably Solidworks PDM/ PLM
Self-motivated and can work individually or collaboratively
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication including ability to effectively utilize email (Outlook or Gmail).
Knowledge of processes used for the fabrication and manufacturing of metal components with an understanding of design limitations, guidelines, and best practices for cost effective design.
Knowledge of cost drivers for estimating part and product costs.
Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to assemble, test, evaluate, and validate plumbing fixtures.
Broad knowledge of product development processes and manufacturing processes (understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus).
3-10 years professional experience using Solidworks to design parts/ assemblies/ products for manufacture along with relevant hands-on experience.
At least 2 years of experience in plumbing
Experience generating and managing product documentation
Experience in product compliance.
Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Creo knowledge a plus
Knowledge of plumbing code principles a plus.
Skill using machine shop equipment a plus.
understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles a plus
Experience working with extended team and suppliers overseas a plus
Experience estimating part and product costs a plus

Responsibilities

Develop products from concept to production meeting quality and schedule requirements
Develop product specifications for new products (3D & 2D). Modify product specifications to support custom order requirements as needed.
Work with Senior Project Engineer to collaborate with and direct CAD resources in China to support development of product specifications.
Check product specifications to ensure fit and tolerances are correct.
Develop part and product cost estimates to establish cost targets. Prepare, request and evaluate quote packages
Work with Engineering counterparts to arrange for prototypes/ product samples.
Work with Engineering counterparts to test and validate prototypes and product samples.
Work with Senior Project Engineer to ensure product designs meet compliance requirements and coordinate compliance testing and certifications
Collaborate with team to provide marketing samples and support development of marketing documentation.
Work with Senior Project Engineer to create and maintain project schedules
Manage all product documentation (3D models, 2D drawings, installation instructions, marketing specification sheets, Manufacturing BOM’s) using Solidworks PDM.