Product Engineer

The Product Engineer plays a key role in driving process consistency product quality and manufacturing efficiency. This position focuses on implementing best practices reducing variation and improving throughput through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Product Optimization

• Develop and implement process control strategies to reduce variation improve yield and lower cost
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as PDCA and Six Sigma

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Identify and define technical problems impacting quality yield and rework
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Validate effectiveness of solutions and document changes

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve process inputs required to meet metallurgical property requirements including:
• Gating methodology
• Heat treatment parameters
• Sand mold attributes

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage and coordinate technical input across foundry tooling and machining teams for new product development
• Collaborate with production quality and engineering teams to support manufacturing processes

Customer & Internal Support

• Support Sales Customer Service and Quality teams in customer interactions related to casting design and manufacturing methods
• Provide technical guidance to Production Supervisors

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Apply statistical analysis and experimentation techniques to improve processes
• Participate in or lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required (Materials Science or related field preferred)
• 23 years of experience in Product or Process Engineering
• CAD experience required (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
• Statistical analysis and data evaluation
• Process improvement methodologies
• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to work cross-functionally and interact directly with customers

Additional Expectations

• Effective collaboration across all levels of the organization
• Clear communication with peers supervisors and leadership
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications (e.g. GD&T) as needed

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100000 $160000 annually