Product Engineer (Bill of Materials)
Summary
The Product Engineer creates bills of materials and manufacturing drawings for custom architectural window projects using AutoCAD, ERP, and Excel, while troubleshooting production issues and ensuring project accuracy.
Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Product Engineer interprets information, approvals, and drawings and then uses this information to present project requirements and product applications for operations to produce. They will utilize software packages to generate a bill of materials and manufacturing drawings for custom architectural window projects. They will also support manufacturing by trouble shooting project challenges and occasionally visit test labs or job sites to aid in keeping projects on track.
Job responsibilities include:
- Ability to read architectural drawings.
- Utilize software packages to generate complete and accurate information for a given project. (ie AutoCAD, ERP).
- Utilize Excel and in-house configuration software to process project information.
- Research and analyze the sales, estimating, and production requirements of a given order or window series
- Research and analyze the engineering product standards and requirements of a project
- Produce output material at a high level of accuracy
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with manufacturing and other departments as needed.
- Ability to navigate shop floor and trouble shoot engineering issues.
- Champion safety, culture and process improvement
- Adherence to all safety policies and procedures
What We Are Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate’s degree in a related program is preferred
- Proven proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint), with a good working knowledge of Excel.
- Basic knowledge of computers and preferred programs. (Preference, ERP, or AutoCAD)
- Possess an ability to self-check work to ensure accuracy
- Strong working knowledge of mathematics (e.g. algebra, trigonometry, etc.)
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and arrive at a logical solution
- Ability to self-manage workload with minimal supervision
- Aluminum window experience is preferred but other related fields are welcome
What OBE Offers You
- Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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