Who We Are…
At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.
What We Offer…
At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:
- Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
- Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Michelin Stock Purchase Program
Michelin Tire Rebate Program
- Career Development in a Global Organization
- A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment
Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future
What we’re looking for…
As a key member of our Product Development team, you will:
- Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements
- Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups
- Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions
- Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions
- Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items
- Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability
- Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues
- Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices
- Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA)
- Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs
- Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control
- Maintain drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions
- Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback
- Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management
- Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams
- Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.
What We’re Looking For…
We’re seeking a proactive, safety-conscious team player who:
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Has strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management
- Understands engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance
- Can interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Is skilled in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management
- It is detail-oriented and capable of managing revision control and drawing databases
- It is comfortable leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts
- Is willing to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Actively promotes company values and adheres to EHS policies and procedures
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management
- Understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs
- Effective communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Experience with simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management
- Ability to manage revision control and drawing databases
- Ability to lead Engineering Change Requests and support costing efforts
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and EHS policies
What We Do
Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, supplies engineered solutions for performance-critical industrial applications. It manufactures high-tech composite and reinforced-polymer products, including coated fabrics and technical textiles, belting for power transmission and conveying, keyless locking devices, polyurethane belts, wire cloth, rubber hoses, bearing solutions, and composite products. Its solutions serve markets such as 3D printing, transportation, mining, aerospace, agriculture, material handling, and food processing.
