Product Engineer

Lab2Fab LLC•Lewisville, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer works within the Engineering team to develop and sustain beverage dispensing products through design, analysis, and documentation of new and existing products. Creates and sustains specifications using engineering analysis and judgment. Oversees the development and testing of engineering prototypes. Communicates and coordinates with vendors to obtain information and assistance.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
Strong understanding of fluids mechanics and mechanical design
Solidworks experience producing complex 3D assemblies/drawings including sheet metal, castings, and/or injection molded parts
Software skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Effective project management and organizational skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
Ability to use good judgement, a strong work ethic and integrity on the job
Proactive individual who can excel with minimal oversight and adapts well to changing priorities
Works with the Engineering team to develop and sustain beverage dispensing equipment and related products
2 - 3+ years of experience with product design in automotive, appliance, or food and beverage industry
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with design for Manufacture (DFM), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments methodology, tolerance analysis, value engineering principles, and parts standardization principles
Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the beverage dispensing equipment industry
Black Belt / Green Belt (Six Sigma) a plus

Responsibilities

Create, revise, and sustain beverage dispensing equipment product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles
Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs
Analyze product designs using tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses
Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests
Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce cost
Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques
Participate in cross-functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements
Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget
Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues
Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution
Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality
Perform other job duties as required by Supervisor