Job Title:
Product Engineer II
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt
EEO Category:
Professional
Department:
Engineering
PURPOSE
The purpose of this job description is to establish and define the basic function, reporting relationships, authority, requirements, responsibilities, and duties to successfully fulfill the position of Product Engineer II
BASIC FUNCTION
This position is responsible for the design, development, integration, and validation of mechanical components and systems to ensure they meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements. The role develops and maintains accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to support design and manufacturing, while collaborating with Sales, Quality, Application Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and CNC Programming to ensure designs are practical and efficient. This position also selects appropriate materials, fits, and tolerances based on functional and application requirements.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Product Engineer II derives authority from and reports directly to the Product Engineering Lead.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Typically, Mechanical Engineering is preferred, however, other Engineering discipline degrees combined with relevant experience are also acceptable. Examples of such are Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience
- Required: Proficiency in at least one 3D CAD software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, PowerShape, Fusion 360) for creating detailed, production-ready models and drawings.
- Preferred: Proficiency in Creo
- Required: minimum 6 years of product design experience.
- Preferred: Design experience in the defense and/or firearms industry
- Preferred: Experience with system-level engineering, specifically experience beyond individual component-level projects and products.
- Preferred: Ability to independently develop and refine engineering solutions with minimal supervision.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Understanding of systems engineering processes, requirements management, verification, and validation methodologies.
- Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
- Ability to develop and integrate complex mechanical systems that meet technical, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to identify system-level impacts of design decisions and recommend optimized solutions.
- Ability to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field support activities as needed.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and creating engineering and production drawings.
- Proficient in understanding and applying GD&T fundamentals per ASTM Y14.5-2009.
- Extensive understanding and wide application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques in mechanical design.
- Knowledge of cutting tools, CNC, and conventional machining practices a plus
- Excellent visual perception to ensure fine detail quality inspection
- Ability to perform complex mathematical computations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
- Must be highly motivated and perform independently as well as in a team environment
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Expeditiously manage emergency activities, allowing focus to remain with completing projects/tasks assigned by the Supervisor
- Demonstrate flexibility in handling work assignments.
- Ensure that designs meet function, safety, and quality requirements before releasing for use
- Responsible for design, design updates, and design drawing releases on projects.
- Interface with Production and Tooling, Sales, and Quality departments in a cooperative, professional, and helpful manner
- Participates and leads in design reviews.
- Responsible for establishing testing requirements for designs and updates. Must perform or support testing as required.
- Alert the Supervisor of issues that may have any negative impact on the value of the end products being provided.
- Communicate with the Supervisor to ensure common understanding of design activity, progress, and organization of projects
- Meet time standards established for tasks
- Report any issues affecting productivity, safety, and quality to the Supervisor
- Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor
- Follow company procedures and policies
- Adequate control, protection, and use of the assets of the company
MEASUREMENT OF PERFORMANCE
The Product Engineer II will be performing at an acceptable level when:
- All duties and responsibilities are successfully performed.
- All assigned project objectives are achieved.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more of working time).
While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is occasionally required to walk, use foot/feet to operate machine, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders, and move from place to place. The incumbent will regularly stand, sit and talk and listen and will frequently use hands to finger, handle or touch. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
During the performance of his/her work duties, the incumbent will be required to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds and will frequently lift up to 25 pounds such as moving parts from material storage and moving parts in and out of the work area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a manufacturing environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
