Product Engineer

Associated Materials, LLC • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

5h

About The Position

The Product Engineer – Windows responsibilities include supporting the design
and manufacturing of new products, as well as improvement to existing offerings,
of our line of windows. Also work closely with packaging design and R&D to
identify solutions and cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

• 4-year engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience working on product development projects
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) in a lean environment. This includes the utilization of design reviews and signoffs to gain organizational buy-in.
• Familiarity with structured product development frameworks, including iterative and stage-gate methodologies.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as molding, extrusion, and metal forming, light assembly, glass production, and their impact on design and production.
• Ability to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Self-starter acts with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating accountability, effective communication, and ownership of project outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Glass Building Product experience in product development.
• Project Management experience recommended.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D Modeling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Design, Development and Validation Testing of new products or current product extensions and improvements.
• Manage multiple projects using Stage-Gate product development process to deliver projects on Time and on Budget.
• Translate user needs into technical requirements and conduct feasibility studies for innovative solutions.
• Create detailed CAD designs and 3D models for product design and development.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses such as tolerance and stackup analysis, prepare FMEAs and technical specification documentation.
• Build and refine prototypes and conduct bench-top experiments to validate design concepts.
• Plan and execute test methodologies, analyze results, and generate comprehensive reports to inform decision-making.
• Work closely with sourcing for purchased parts and with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable.

What This Job Offers

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