Product Engineer

Trelleborg Group • Fort Wayne, IN

17d

About The Position

The Product Engineer-1 (PE1) is a supporting role focused on creating custom product designs that meet customer expectations. The engineer works with the TSS sales team and customers to understand needs and support design recommendations through listening, problem-solving, and sales skills. The role may also involve collaboration with the Product Test Lab, Material Test Lab, or an FEA specialist.

To support TSS commercial goals, the PE1 works with supply chain management (SCM) and manufacturing to ensure product specifications can be manufactured efficiently. The primary responsibility at this level is to build experience and knowledge through exposure and training opportunities. Periodic travel may be required within the continental United States and internationally; in most cases, travel will not exceed 20 days per year locally or 10 days per year internationally, though certain projects or training responsibilities may temporarily increase travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or equivalent.
• Proficiency in a 3D CAD package.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Project management skills.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and lead projects while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and meeting targeted completion dates.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent people and relationship-building skills.
• Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.

Nice To Haves

• Seal design experience.
• Elastomer or plastic processing and tooling experience.
• Experience in hydraulics and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support rubber, plastic, and metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources in response to customer requests.
• Participate in creating detailed manufacturing drawings, including dimensions and tolerances.
• Support design concepts by performing finite element analysis.
• Help ensure products function as specified in their applications and can be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.
• Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing on materials, components, and manufactured products.
• Collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture, including sources, capability, and cost.
• Identify internal and external training opportunities for self-development.
• Support Quality System accreditation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level