Product Engineer II

Accountable for the design, development, qualification and production launch of new products. Participates in project teams utilizing applicable experience and education. Provides technical support of products in a production environment. Often works under the direction of a Product Engineer III.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, qualifies, and improves product designs while ensuring compliance to technical, quality and commercial requirements.
• Coordinates and completes technical documentation relative to design & analysis / development & testing / qualification of products.
• Ensures compliance to engineering codes, practices, and standards.
• Supports Level III engineers in product / project proposals and concept development.
• Participates in risk identification and mitigation plans.
• Proficient in use of 3D CAD software to transition design concepts into 3D models & detail drawings.
• Using knowledge of manufacturing processes & related capabilities – ensure that new product components are designed within process capabilities for anticipated manufacturing process(s).
• Responsible for product drawing release through CN process for design to spec parts.
• Creates finished drawings with B.O.M. from models / sketches.
• Manages design change and updates, including releases for design to spec parts.
• Responsible for developing DFMEA and participating in PFMEA activity.
• Contact person for Quality, Production, and Supply Chain on NPI design to spec products.

• Responsible for engineering to production transfer on design to spec parts.

Additional Duties:

• Support ongoing production with troubleshooting, cause and corrective action analysis as needed.
• Participates in continuous improvement events.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience in design or engineered product manufacturing

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• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and capabilities as related to product line.
• Ability to work closely with other engineers and interface with team members at all levels in the organization.
• Familiar with standard engineering practices and concepts.
• Excellent technical, written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• CATIA and / or Autodesk Inventor experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Leader level II (or equivalent Lean training and experience) strongly preferred.

• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Four-year degree in engineering required (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred) OR 10 – 15 years of progressive responsibility in a product design role in lieu of degree.

In addition to competitive wages, NMG is proud to offer a retirement savings plan with company matching opportunity, excellent health and wellness benefits including a $350 annual wellness allowance for assistance with personal health and fitness goals, can earn up to 5 weeks paid-time off, on the job training, education assistance, and a variety of other supportive programs to meet our team member's needs.