Product Engineer I

SUMMARY:

Provides engineering support for all aspects of assigned product line to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and attainment to schedule by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Selects and designs if necessary appropriate fixtures, workholding/tooling, etc. required for efficient machining of SGS product.  Tooling must have a focus on flexibility, quality, cost, and manufacturing ease. 
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software (CREO), Company business system (SAP) and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Interfaces with others in the organization and customers to jointly determine customer needs and provide appropriate manufacturing solutions.
• Supports quoting process by providing cost estimates for tooling and machining including outsource operations.
• Create shop packs, including routers, part prints, process sheets for all releases.
• Provides support to manufacturing to ensure product is manufactured based on the intended functionality of the design.
• Develops and maintains procedures and processes that support and protect core product technologies.
• Reviews engineered drawings to ensure manufacturability and appropriate application of GD&T.
• Evaluates, analyzes, and makes recommendations on products, designs, and cost improvements to improve the competitive position of the company.
• Analyzes the risks of a new design or process’ and communicates results accordingly.
• Implements the product design within the required schedule and budget parameters.
• Assists in specifying and procuring materials needed for manufacturing. Analyze, evaluate and work with supply chain to coordinate the procurement of new materials to support manufacturing of products.
• Assists other team members in quoting, sales order entry or any other related task to achieving the business unit’s objectives.
• Identifies any problems with the implementation or available resources that may affect the schedule or budget and communicates such problems accordingly.
• Provide Manufacturing Engineering assistance required by operations to accomplish the business unit’s goals.
• Assist with the correct implementation and adherence of a business and quality system that supports ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and future AS9100 initiatives.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• SAP Modules: Sales; Materials; Quality; Production
• Other: CREO; Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Project; Outlook

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE:

• CAD experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred but extensive Gleason experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• A basic understanding of cylindrical & bevel gears and workholding equipment is a plus.
• The individual needs to be a goal-oriented team player.
• This individual must be a demonstrated self-starter able to work with others as well as carry out written and verbal instructions.
• This individual must have the ability & desire to interact directly with customers.  Some travel & entertaining customers required.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Six Sigma or Lean Training Certification is a plus.
• Work holding equipment design experience; Gleason product line knowledge; project management skills; manufacturing background; exposure to Curvic® couplings; ability to assist in accurately quoting and managing projects are all considered beneficial skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel requirements are <10% of the time and generally within the United States. On a rare occasion some international travel may be required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• Specialized area of study: Bachelor’s Degree – Mechanical Engineering
• Education and related experience: 5-7 year(s) related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.