TITLE:
Product Engineer
REPORTS TO:
Director of Expansion
DEPARTMENT:
Plant Office
LOCATION
POH
FLSA STATUS:
Non Exempt ___ Exempt _X_
REVISION DATE:
ORIGINAL DATE:
February 24, 2022
SUMMARY
The Product Engineer will provide extensive manufacturing data and suggestions to ensure effective production process is in place and interact with various departments through projects, to meet the company’s current and future growth objectives within existing or future expansion projects. Will analyze plant requirements, design, manufacturing methods and procedures, process improvement, technical understanding, documentation and technology to optimize all phases of research and production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Involvement with new product, process and quality planning, BOM reviews, and tooling reviews to support designed parts and process changes. Liaise with related departments for timely execution of the action items.
- Controls product structure and process by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
- Develops product objectives by reviewing product proposals and plans; conferring with management.
- Determines product responsibilities by identifying product raw materials, specifications and key physical properties; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from potential vendors.
- Determines product specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
- Prototyping new products; preparing special samples and enduring the accuracy of product against design drawings.
- Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
- Analyze the costs, materials and labor requirements and as well, communicate any changes related to and not limited to tooling, layouts (to improve capacity load of product) and material handling to constantly improve the manufacturing process.
- Assist with project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing knowledge and experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials, specifically sheet molding compound (SMC) and compression molding experience a plus.
COMPUTER SKILLSMust be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled.
The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment).
QualificationsTITLE:
Product Engineer
REPORTS TO:
Director of Expansion
DEPARTMENT:
Plant Office
LOCATION
POH
FLSA STATUS:
Non Exempt ___ Exempt _X_
REVISION DATE:
ORIGINAL DATE:
February 24, 2022
SUMMARY
The Product Engineer will provide extensive manufacturing data and suggestions to ensure effective production process is in place and interact with various departments through projects, to meet the company’s current and future growth objectives within existing or future expansion projects. Will analyze plant requirements, design, manufacturing methods and procedures, process improvement, technical understanding, documentation and technology to optimize all phases of research and production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Involvement with new product, process and quality planning, BOM reviews, and tooling reviews to support designed parts and process changes. Liaise with related departments for timely execution of the action items.
- Controls product structure and process by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
- Develops product objectives by reviewing product proposals and plans; conferring with management.
- Determines product responsibilities by identifying product raw materials, specifications and key physical properties; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from potential vendors.
- Determines product specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
- Prototyping new products; preparing special samples and enduring the accuracy of product against design drawings.
- Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
- Analyze the costs, materials and labor requirements and as well, communicate any changes related to and not limited to tooling, layouts (to improve capacity load of product) and material handling to constantly improve the manufacturing process.
- Assist with project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing knowledge and experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials, specifically sheet molding compound (SMC) and compression molding experience a plus.
COMPUTER SKILLSMust be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package. LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management. MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems. REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled.
The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment).
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or technical school
- Degree plus one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Manufacturing knowledge and experience with varied manufacturing processes and materials
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
- Ability to communicate technical subject matter clearly in writing and verbally
- Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to management
- Ability to apply advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory
- Ability to review technical requirements and synthesize reports, specifications, and procedures
- Sheet molding compound and compression molding experience
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds and work in production environments
What We Do
Plastpro 2000 Inc. manufactures fiberglass entry doors and related accessories. Its doors are designed to evoke wood while providing durability, energy efficiency, design flexibility, and lower maintenance. Product technologies include composite stiles and rails, HydroShield technology, and Polyfiber frames, with options in varied sizes and styles. The company sells through distributors and emphasizes reliable performance, quality, and dependable support trusted by industry professionals.
