Wire Spring Product Engineer

KERN-LIEBERS•Holland, OH

About The Position

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and production optimization of wire springs and related wire form products. This role involves spring process development following the APQP process using calculation software and CAD software, including modeling and technical drawings for customer and production purposes. The engineer will prepare cost calculations for customer quotations, perform calculations to ensure springs meet specified requirements, and manage projects and new parts from initial inquiry through PPAP approval and throughout the product life cycle, including change management. The role requires effective communication of technical information to various internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to resolve complex technical challenges. Additionally, the engineer will participate in the quality complaint process, identify and execute corrective actions, and identify and execute cost-saving potentials in the production process. Assisting customers with problem-solving and supporting international subsidiaries are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field
Previous experience in a product engineering role, specifically in wire form/spring manufacturing
Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot) as well as CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
SAP
Experience in bending technology or other metal forming processes
Problem solving skills, root cause analysis
Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis
Mandatory Training 2 months in Mexico, this is non-negotiable
Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes
Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

Spring process development following the APQP process using calculation software and CAD software, including modeling and technical drawings for customer and production purposes
Prepare cost calculation to determine part pricing for customer quotations
Perform calculations to ensure springs meet specified force, stress, and Life cycle requirements
Managing projects and new parts from the customer’s initial inquiry through to PPAP approval and supporting these through the whole product life, through being responsible for change processes (Change Management)
Effective at conveying technical information to customers, quality, logistics, product marketing and production staff
Ability to resolve complex technical challenges during product design and manufacturing
Be part of the quality complaint process and support with identifying and executing corrective actions
Responsible for identifying cost saving potential in the production process and support to execute those
Assisting customers with problem-solving
Supporting our international subsidiaries
Quality rates and reduction of production scrap
Processing customer inquiries and preparing cost estimates