Product Engineer

Job Title: Product Engineer Division: PFI

FLSA: Exempt Grade: NA

Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-10%

Revision Date: February 9, 2023 Reports To: Engineering Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for the design and technical support of specific products and processes by performing duties and responsibilities listed below.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the person will:

• Execute product extension, cost reduction and new product creation projects under the direction of their manager.
• Formulate creative and efficient design solutions maintaining structural integrity of the product while optimizing customer desires, feature requirements, cost and manufacturing through-put goals.
• Plan, delegate and schedule work to be performed, which includes monitoring and communicating to those performing work delegated, or happening in other areas to assure timelines are met. (EX: material acquisition, outsourced drafting, MRP system loading, production planning)
• Provide technical support, field application support, training and technical data to all other areas of the company as needed to meet or exceed our customer expectations.
• Use computer assisted equipment for design and creation of drawings of products.
• Maintain and improve products, processes, and communication tools.
• Plan and execute given tasks in a timely manner and within deadlines.
• Provide technical information to production, inventory, purchasing, sales and other internal customers.
• Develop bills of materials, manufacturing routings and standards for products.
• Continually participate in additional training related to the job.
• Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
• Demonstrate regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform housekeeping in area including but not limited to sweeping, moping, and cleaning tools and machines.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Communicate positively with managers, peers, and customers; both internal and external.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to analyze and comprehend engineering concepts related to steel fabrication design. Competence shall include, but not be limited to, the following: static stress analysis, mechanics of materials, and mechanical component design.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in Auto-CAD and SOLIDWORKS and SW PDM software.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in FEA software.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Capable of acquiring MSHA Safety Training certificate
• Capable of acquiring a passport without travel restrictions in North and South America

• Prior conveyance design experience preferred.
• 2–4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Driver’s license required.

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to frequently stoop/bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of equipment with assist available.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear alarms of equipment, hear customers, and to hear instructions from others.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fume or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, worldwide outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is MODERATE.

Safety glasses, steel toe shoes and ear plugs in production areas or at customer facilities. Other PPE required in some customer facilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PFI.