Product Line Engineer

Getman Corporation.•Bangor, MI

About The Position

The Product Line Engineer leads and carries out design, development, and optimization of Getman products throughout their life cycle. The role works in a dynamic design environment and applies theoretical engineering knowledge and practical experience to meet customer needs and produce high-quality, cost-competitive products. It regularly interfaces with internal and external customers and stakeholders in a global business environment and serves as the technical point of contact for the Getman brand and assigned products. The engineer provides technical direction for an assigned product line, supports product development and production, and helps resolve complex design issues. The position also leads and mentors other engineers and technical staff, coordinates cross-functional work, and develops product documentation and designs.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or another related field from an accredited engineering college.
Minimum of 8 years of product engineering experience, including leading technical development efforts in cross-functional environments with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
Demonstrated understanding of the operating environment and customer expectations for mobile underground mining equipment.
Proven experience translating customer-level requirements into system- and component-level requirements and specifications that lead to technical solutions.
Technical and application knowledge of underground mining equipment.
Organizational skills and ability to communicate with internal and external customers and stakeholders in a global business environment.
Ability to select, apply, and develop technical solutions for product subsystems and full vehicle systems, including hydraulics and electrical/instrumentation.
Willingness to work in a factory environment and develop accurate fabrication and assembly drawings and Bills of Material.
Experience leading or contributing to ECR and ECN processes for the designated product line.
Strong working knowledge of CAD software.
Experience with Microsoft Project or a similar project-management tool, and working knowledge of Stage-Gate models.
Ability to develop equipment Operations and Maintenance manuals and Spare Parts manuals with technical documentation professionals.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical and engineering concepts to structural and vehicle-system analysis.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply industry standards, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, identified as the preferred CAD software.

Responsibilities

Carry out design and development activities for assigned Getman products throughout their entire life cycle.
Apply engineering fundamentals, customer application knowledge, modularization strategies, competitive product knowledge, design for manufacturing and assembly, and service needs to differentiate Getman products and add value while maintaining cost competitiveness.
Lead, train, and mentor engineers and technical staff in preparing specifications, calculations, analyses, and material or component selections for the assigned product line.
Understand customer needs through regular customer site visits; develop expertise in product applications and support, and provide recommendations to encourage sales growth.
Use common-content strategies and stay current with product improvements and solutions when setting technical direction for the product line.
Prepare detailed designs, schematics, 3D CAD models, and assembly drawings in SolidWorks, and mark up drawings for other engineering team members.
Use Epicor ERP software to create or modify Bills of Material for parts, assemblies, modules, or complete trucks as required.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and improve product designs.
Work cross-functionally to develop, integrate, and support new products and features and existing products in the assigned product line.
Plan, develop, and execute project and production schedules, taking actions to expedite successful completion of assigned projects.
Participate in short- and long-range planning, including advanced planning and coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may change as leadership deems necessary.