Senior Product Engineer

Graco•Dexter, MI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. QED Environmental Systems, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., located in Dexter, MI, is the market-leading provider of environmental technology solutions. We design, manufacture and support solutions for groundwater, soil and gas management and detection applications into environmental, industrial and renewable energy markets worldwide. The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer will execute engineering tasks for developing new products and driving cost reduction, including conceptual design, detailed drawings, and compliance analysis. This role will manage small product development projects, create and maintain schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion. The Intermediate Mechanical Engineer will identify new product opportunities by understanding customer needs and evaluating market trends, while proposing innovative solutions. The position also involves providing product support through troubleshooting, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining technical standards, all while staying current with industry advancements and QED’s evolving product line.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
3+ years of experience in new product development with demonstrated repeated success producing innovative and successful products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent engineering/technical aptitude.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks in the development of new products and cost reduction.
Participate in the development of Product Specifications.
Produce conceptual designs and guide the development process to create practical designs.
Create detailed design drawings and identify applicable standards.
Provide analysis of designs to applicable standards using engineering tools like Finite Element Analysis.
Review instruction manuals and product literature.
Define and lead prototype development and lab/field tests.
Conduct design reviews and safety reviews.
Work with manufacturing on process development.
Lead small new product development projects as required.
Complete project feasibility studies and Pre-Production authorizations.
Create and maintain project schedules and manage projects to meet deadlines.
Collaborate with team members to ensure completion of all development steps.
Identify and communicate threats to schedules to appropriate management.
Participate in release-for-sale activities and provide regular project status reports.
Identify new product opportunities by recognizing customer needs and evaluating Graco and competitive products.
Propose and develop suitable technologies to meet customer needs.
Stay current with developments in the technical field, Graco’s product line, and operational systems.
Monitor Graco and industry design standards, Quality Management System, and emerging market trends.
Direct and perform standard product support activities, including analyzing and writing Engineering Change Orders.
Troubleshoot product issues in manufacturing, lab, or customer sites and initiate corrective actions.
Work effectively in a team environment and contribute to knowledge development.
Apply knowledge of Graco customer applications and requirements.