Product Engineer

Summary/Objective

The Product Engineer supports Engineering by controlling product design information and documentation. The Product Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new and existing products, validating equipment, and purchased product/material, and data collection with respect to applications and field use. This position involves design and prototyping of new products through coordination with Sales and Engineering staff for customer expectations and requirements. The Product Engineer will support Process Improvement and Corrective Actions as needed. Assists in developing and documenting procedures, work instructions, and flow charts. Provides technical support and expertise. Has an intimate relationship with existing products, product development and improvement, and product support.

Essential Functions

• Design of new products and prototyping.
• Product design and development, production development.
• Document and Design Control.
• Assists in the calibration and validation of equipment, operation of equipment to perform testing and the collection of data.
• Creating and maintaining part numbers and descriptions, part masters, and processing Engineering Change Notices
• Perform research and development of product with respect to application and field use.
• Aid in Quality improvement and development.
• Interface with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure products and specifications are in accordance with approved processes, procedures and collected data.
• Assist in resolutions of failures, corrective actions, and preventative actions.
• Ability to work in a team environment to perform, diagnose, complete and document results, develop fixtures, test product, and develop processes and procedures.
• Assist Quality Assurance in product inspection, development of procedures and processes, conducting tests and collecting data.
• Assists in the continuous improvement efforts, including production processes and layout.
• Analyzes and collects data, prepares procedures and processes, trains personnel and documents training.
• Assists in the verification and implementation of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office environment with controlled heating and air, with standard office equipment available. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Refer to detailed Physical Requirements document.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (including pregnancy), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Lift/Carry

1 to 10 lbs.

X

11 to 20 lbs.

X

21 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

Push/Pull

1 to 10 lbs.

X

11 to 20 lbs.

X

21 to 50 lbs.

X

51 to 75 lbs.

X

76 to 100 lbs.

X

Balancing

X

Bend/Stoop/Twist

X

Crouch/Squat

X

Kneel/Crawl

X

Reaching Front

X

Reach Above Shoulders

X

Reach Below Shoulders

X

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Twisting

X

Walking

X

Hearing

X

Speech

X

Vision

X

Repetitive Arm Use

X

Repetitive Wrist Use

X

Repetitive Hand Use

X

Grasping

X

Squeezing

X

Sensation/Touch

X

Head Movement

X

Climb Stairs/Ladder

X

EQUIPMENT USE & OPERATION

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Motor Vehicle

X

Forklift

X

Lawn Equipment

X

Using Hand or Power Tools

X

Operate Foot Pedals

X

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Exposure to electrical hazards

X

Work in cramped spaces

X

Exposure to dust/smoke

X

Exposure to fumes/odors/grease/oil

X

Works in hot/cold temperatures

X

Travel required

X

Works inside

X

Works outside

X

Exposure to noise

X

Exposure to chemicals

X

Stand on concrete

X

Vibration

X

Exposure to toxic materials

X

Works at unprotected heights

X

Walk on uneven or slippery surface

X

Works in wet conditions

X

Works with others

X

Works alone

X

Works with moving machinery

X

MENTAL DEMANDS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Problem solving

X

Analytical ability

X

Communication – oral

X

Communication – written

X

Money handling

X

Organization

X

Interpersonal skills

X

Calculating

X

Concentration

X

Perception

X

Creativity

X

Work with interruptions

X

DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Never/Rarely <1%

Occasional 1-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Continuous 67-100%

Eye/hand coordination

X

Fine manipulation (keying, writing, picking, pinching)

X

Handling (holding, grasping)

X

Wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

X