Product Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.•Laconia, NH

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About The Position

The Product Engineer designs bearing assemblies and components for customer applications. The role partners with the sales department, customers, and vendors to identify requirements and prepare drawings and technical specifications so that manufactured products meet or exceed those requirements. The engineer also provides internal expertise across manufacturing, quality, sales, and production control, and contributes to product delivery, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The position supports projects by preparing data, drawings, and presentations, and may mentor new team members. It requires attention to safety and environmental rules, maintaining an organized work area, and reporting concerns to leadership or the Safety team. The role may involve occasional travel and requires the ability to access and navigate all areas of the industrial facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Design Engineering or a closely related field.
Proficiency with computer design systems, including SolidWorks and CAD, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Extensive knowledge of bearing design and engineering principles.
Ability to work independently to complete projects and assignments.
Excellent attention to detail.
Self-starter with a team mentality.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with employees at all levels.
Ability to build professional, cooperative relationships with customers and external partners on behalf of NHBB.
Creative problem-solving ability and capacity to make timely decisions while considering the interests of both the customer and NHBB.
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods.
Ability to access and navigate all areas of the industrial facility.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers and stakeholders to develop specifications and designs that meet customer requirements, production capabilities, and long-term strategies for the customer and NHBB.
Calculate cost analyses and complete sales and vendor drawings as needed.
Provide internal expertise and support for manufacturing, quality, sales, and production control activities involved in delivering products that meet customer needs.
Investigate and analyze new materials, equipment, and engineering practices.
Review drawings to assess alternative production techniques and recommend improvements to cost and quality.
Prepare data, drawings, and presentations to communicate project information professionally and in an organized fashion.
Mentor new team members as assigned to improve department capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide engineering recommendations and share best practices.
Maintain an understanding of industry standards and trends to improve processes within the primary work area.
Follow safety and environmental rules and regulations, maintain an organized work area, and report concerns to leadership or the Safety team.