Product Engineer
Job Summary
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Job Summary
The Product Engineer supports the design development and continuous improvement of company products from concept through production. This role collaborates with Engineering Operations Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure products meet performance manufacturability cost and quality expectations.Key Responsibilities
Product Engineering
Assist with new product design including advanced 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks material selection structural analysis and testing activities to validate design intent.
Support engineering changes cost reduction efforts and lifecycle improvements.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings BOMs and technical specifications.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure manufacturability process capability and production readiness.
Participate in prototype builds and validation activities; document results and drive design adjustments as needed.
Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product related issues.
Supplier Quality Responsibilities
Participate in supplier selection and technical capability assessments.
Lead or support PPAP/FAI submissions sample evaluations and incoming part qualification.
Review supplier quality documents such as control plans process flows inspection criteria and material certifications.
Investigate supplier related issues drive corrective actions using 8D/5Why methodologies and verify long term effectiveness.
Monitor ongoing supplier performance metrics including quality delivery and process stability.
Support continuous improvement activities with suppliers to reduce variation and improve product reliability.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner with Procurement Operations SQE and Program Management during product launches and engineering changes.
Provide suppliers with clear technical direction drawing updates and specification requirements.
Communicate risks status updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience in product design manufacturing processes or quality engineering.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling; familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.
Experience with PPAP/FAI processes material selection testing and root cause analysis tools.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Fluent English speaking and writing skills required including the ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with global teams.
Strong teamwork and cross functional communication abilities.
Core Competencies
Technical problem solving and analytical thinking
Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross functional teams
Proactive and adaptable in a fast paced environment
Job Description
Position Summary
The Product Engineer supports the design development and continuous improvement of company products from concept through production. This role collaborates with Engineering Operations Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure products meet performance manufacturability cost and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Product Engineering
- Assist with new product design including advanced 3D CAD modeling in SolidWorks material selection structural analysis and testing activities to validate design intent.
- Support engineering changes costreduction efforts and lifecycle improvements.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings BOMs and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure manufacturability process capability and production readiness.
- Participate in prototype builds and validation activities; document results and drive design adjustments as needed.
- Lead or support rootcause analysis and corrective actions for productrelated issues.
Supplier Quality Responsibilities
- Participate in supplier selection and technical capability assessments.
- Lead or support PPAP/FAI submissions sample evaluations and incoming part qualification.
- Review supplier quality documents such as control plans process flows inspection criteria and material certifications.
- Investigate supplierrelated issues drive corrective actions using 8D/5Why methodologies and verify longterm effectiveness.
- Monitor ongoing supplier performance metrics including quality delivery and process stability.
- Support continuous improvement activities with suppliers to reduce variation and improve product reliability.
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Partner with Procurement Operations SQE and Program Management during product launches and engineering changes.
- Provide suppliers with clear technical direction drawing updates and specification requirements.
- Communicate risks status updates and technical findings to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in product design manufacturing processes or quality engineering.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling; familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.
- Experience with PPAP/FAI processes material selection testing and rootcause analysis tools.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Fluent English speaking and writing skills required including the ability to prepare technical documentation and communicate effectively with global teams.
- Strong teamwork and crossfunctional communication abilities.
Core Competencies
- Technical problemsolving and analytical thinking
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and crossfunctional teams
- Proactive and adaptable in a fastpaced environment
Additional Job Details
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About Company
Explore Nidec Power’s advanced motion and energy solutions—delivering high-performance motors, drives, and integrated systems for industrial, commercial, and energy applications worldwide.