Product Engineer - Level 1

Position SummaryThis role is primarily focused on the introduction of new product, and improvements in the introduction process – from customer through first-time manufacture. In this role, the employee will have ownership over the introductory process within the engineering team, will work with sales and the customer to ensure requirements are met, and work with both Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to ensure the necessary process controls exist for manufacturing. Also, in this role the employee will use project management tools to track and implement strategic projects. In cases where testing or product validation is required, the Product Engineer I will develop test plans with the customer and will coordinate the testing with the R&D Lab team.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesIntroductory product lifecycle management – from customer through manufacturing onboarding of new productTest plans or statements of work for the creation of test plans to validate product will meet customer requirements through coordination with the Engineering R&D test labWorking with the Sales team to ensure the correct items are identified and that internal Engineering requirements are understood prior to order entryNew Product Introduction (NPI) and Item setup in the ERP systemInternal manufacturing drawing creation/coordination and creation of process specifications, if requiredDefining Key Characteristics for product manufacturing and setup/coordination of SPC Plans with the Mfg. Engineering team to ensure customer requirements are metWorking with Mfg. Engineering to ensure raw materials or forging requirements are definedGood project management skillsMaintain clear, concise, and structured project trackers, with milestones, for strategic onboarding projects, including actions, owners, due dates, and financial opportunityWrite clear and concise statements of work for customer-driven or new product development and introduction projectsDrive continuous improvement of Engineering team administrative processes, such as engineering change orders, new product introduction, drawing creation/release, project requests from sales/customer/manufacturing, R&D lab production support, workflow processes, project requests, and creation of proceduresCreate engineering report-outs and presentations to senior management on major projects, including intelligently walking through project timelines, milestones, metrics or KPI’s, and the action plan/next stepsDevelop a detailed working knowledge of the fluid fittings product design, application, and manufacturing, and be able to perform true root-cause-analysis with teams of Engineers and members of other departments when deviations from process/procedure occurWriting and releasing work instructions, process specifications, and operating procedures related to plant engineering activities and technical manufacturing requirementsMay occasionally perform special duties or projects, as assigned.Education And Experience RequirementsS. in an Engineering discipline1+ years of Engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environmentA track-record of working on successful, results-driven engineering projectsProject management experience with successful project outcomesFirm skill-set with the Microsoft Suite - Excel, Word, Visio, Powerpoint, and ProjectExperience creating Solidmodels and Drawings using Solidworks or CATIAExperience in managing product data (drawings, models, processes, procedures) using a PDM softwareExperience in developing and working with test plans for validation or development of new product, and for trouble-shooting existing product.QualificationsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, both within the organization and with customers or vendors/suppliersAbility to work well with individuals inside and outside of the organizationMechanically-oriented, and having demonstrated hand-on mechanical abilitiesFundamental Microsoft Windows computer skills, including but not limited to, organized management of file folders, shared files, managing file types, and desktop setupAbility to interpret, analyze, and draw conclusions from complex data or informationAbility to apply rigorous logic and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problemsAbility to Create and Interpret Engineering Drawings, including GD&T, and ability to work with Solidworks or CATIA solid modelsAbility to interpret and produce well-written, clear, and concise technical procedures.Previous design, product development, and product lifecycle management experience a plusExposure to Design for Six Sigma and/or Lean/Six Sigma training (either formal, or informal) preferredPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $79500 to $119300US Dollar (USD)Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company\'s medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.120