As a Product Engineer, you will utilize mechanical engineering principles, critical thinking, and creativity to develop new products and improve existing ones to meet established product objectives, from concept through production. You will generate design concepts using parametric solid and sheet metal modeling, and produce production drawings and specifications in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. Your role will involve ensuring the manufacturability, fit, and function of components and assemblies, performing mechanical design calculations, and evaluating designs for cost-effectiveness.
ResponsibilitiesGenerate design concepts using parametric solid and sheet metal modeling.Produce production drawings and specifications in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.Structure and load complete bills of materials into the manufacturing ERP system.Perform mechanical design calculations such as stress and deflection to ensure designs are safe and reliable.Evaluate designs and manufacturing methods to ensure products are cost-effective.Prototype components and assemblies to validate manufacturability, fit, and function.Plan, execute, analyze, and document results of internal or external performance and reliability tests.Evaluate and conduct redesigns of existing products to reduce costs, improve manufacturability, or enhance product performance.Assist sales teams and distribution partners with the proper application of existing products and evaluation of new product opportunities.Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production supervisors, purchasing agents, machine programmers, and other cross-functional teams.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.Minimum of 3 years of product design experience.Experience with common manufacturing processes including sheet metal fabrication, stamping, aluminum and steel welding, machining, and extrusions.Solid modeling experience required, with preference for Creo/ProE and sheet metal experience.Experience with ERP systems and structured bill of material data entry.Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; PowerPoint and Project proficiency beneficial.Good oral and written communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects under time restrictions.Additional Skills & QualificationsIFS ERP system experience preferred.Hands-on experience with manufacturing.Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with applications sales engineering, sales, manufacturing, and other engineering groups.Experience with 3D design software (Creo desired, but any CAD is acceptable).Windchill vault experience is a plus.Emerging project management abilities with a career interest in growing team leadership and project management proficiency.Experience with electro-mechanical systems and power transmission design.Working knowledge of structural analysis techniques; finite element analysis experience beneficial.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $43.27/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fort Atkinson,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.
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