Product Engineer

Sauder Family Companies•Archbold, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Product Development Team, a Product Engineer at Sauder Manufacturing Co. functions as an integral part of a dynamic engineering and cross-functional team, in an environment that requires creativity, attention to detail, an open mind, and great communication skills. This individual will be required to perform some or all of the job functions denoted below and to possess or be willing and able to acquire some or all of the qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience required
Project management/leadership skills.
Experience working in a cross-functional project team environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple low-profile projects simultaneously
Accountability for meeting commitments and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact, influence, and communicate with people at all levels across the company as well as with external suppliers.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Root-cause analysis, critical thinking, and A3 Problem-Solving desired
2 years’ CAD experience – SolidWorks and AutoCAD desired
Able to assess and solve complex problems using qualitative and quantitative analyses
Remain rational when confronted with difficult circumstances or crises
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must be able to participate harmoniously and effectively as a member of teams made up of diverse personalities and to recognize and support best ideas regardless of their origin. Must possess personal qualities of self-motivation, quality consciousness, mechanical inclination, and a desire to continuously learn and improve.
Must also possess or obtain an intimate knowledge of renewable contract furniture construction techniques, market needs and design trends.
Have the ability to apply clear and creative thinking in offering original and innovative ideas to capitalize upon opportunities identified within SMC’s target markets and/or to resolve problems identified by Design, Production, or Customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Stage-Gate and/or Lean Product Development process desired
Leveraging design development tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFMA, GD&T, and/or VA/VE
Furniture manufacturing and/or knowledge of wood and woodworking processes
Hands-on manufacturing/prototyping (woodworking, framing, fabrication, sewing/upholstery, assembly). Experience with and/or knowledge of foam and/or fabric/upholstery/sewing a plus.
Knowledge of other materials (plastics, metals, coatings, etc.), and their production processes; quality assurance, cost estimating, etc.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with co-workers to discover innovative, cost-effective solutions that help maintain SMC’s product leadership position in the marketplace.
Prepare part cost analyses; participate in make/buy decisions and identification of potential sources.
Function as a core member of cross-functional teams operating within Sauder’s product development process.
Execute the projects identified in the new product roadmap for each business unit
Identify and execute product and CM improvements throughout the product life cycle
Develop new product concepts from initial feasibility, through detailed design and engineering, to launch.
Perform product design risk and cost assessments; analyze, test and optimize proposed solutions on non-motion product
Assist on product design risk and cost assessments; analyze, test and optimize proposed solutions on motion product
Employ tolerance stack-up studies and advanced product quality planning tools/techniques as warranted.
Construct prototypes to further develop and verify engineering and design direction.
Identify and develop test plans for product based on BIFMA standards
Ensure manufacturing, assembly, and tooling standards can be met with product design
Model and assemble engineered concepts of new products in 3D space using SolidWorks
Create, release, and maintain assembly models and detailed component drawings in PDM
Develop, maintain, and manage simple product documentation including bills of material, critical characteristics, specifications, test plans, and engineering change notices.
Perform a variety of tasks as required on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

medical
prescription
dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA)
10 paid holidays per year
3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual
401(k) match and profit sharing plan
disability coverage
life insurance
pay for performance increases
tuition reimbursement
advancement opportunity
Sauder Village membership
employee referral bonus
sweet furniture discount!