Product Development Engineer

Position Summary:

With assistance from more senior engineers, design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation, based on customer feedback and sales requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new products, from 3D modeling to drawing creation and production implementation assisted by more senior engineers
• Prepare design presentations
• Carry out design for manufacturability of parts and components
• Carry out design changes and modifications to existing parts and products as required
• Apply sound engineering knowledge with aesthetics to design products which look as good as they function
• Partner with the development team to meet project timing and cost targets
• Prepare reports for manager to meet as required with Sales, Marketing, Production, Quality and other departments to communicate project status and solicit feedback
• Develop test procedures and standards
• Preparation of manufacturing documentation required for product manufacture
• Manages up to five projects concurrently

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• CAD skills and modeling experience
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as FEA, FMEA, and Lean practices
• Engineering design knowledge
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Microsoft office

Competencies:

• Customer Mindset: Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs and conditions and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.
• Relationship Building: Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.
• Accountability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.
• Decision Making and Judgment: Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
• Talent Development (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees’ development.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience:

1+ years of experience in Product Development and hands-on design experience.

Experience in automotive, power sports, consumer products or related industry preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Office Environment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Some travel is required

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Will you need a Sponsorship?
• Do you have experience in automotive, power sports, consumer products or related industry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
• 3D Modeling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coldwater, MI 49036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person