Mechanical/Product Engineer

Marmon-Herrington Company; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon-Herrington Company in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to lead axle and transfer case development, sustain engineering, and documentation. You will create and revise drawings, BOMs, ECNs, and product configurations while ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.

You will support manufacturing with lean improvements, lead root-cause investigations, and collaborate across Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to translate VOC into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3-7+ years of experience in product engineering, mechanical engineering, application engineering, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, powertrain components, driveline products, axles, gear systems, or similar heavy‑duty vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Product Engineering & Sustaining Engineering: primary engineering resource for axle and transfer case product lines; maintain drawings, BOMs, ECNs, and documentation; support new product introductions and product updates.
• Operations Support, Lean & Continuous Improvement: provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing; lead root-cause investigations; drive Lean CI initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Warranty & Product Reliability: act as engineering contact for warranty claims; perform root-cause analyses and coordinate corrective actions; monitor field performance data.

Skills

3-7+ yrs exp

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/PDM/ERP

Job description

Marmon-Herrington Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Essential Responsibilities

• Product Engineering & Sustaining Engineering
• Serve as the primary engineering resource for axle and transfer case product lines.
• Develop, maintain, and revise engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Create and manage part numbers, engineering change notices (ECNs), and product configuration records within company systems.
• Support new product introductions, product updates, and product enhancement initiatives.
• Identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications.
• Operations Support, Lean & Continuous Improvement
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve production efficiency.
• Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing and assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality improvement, throughput enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product manufacturability and assembly processes.
• Support PFMEA, process improvements, work instructions, and production validation activities.
• Warranty & Product Reliability
• Act as the primary engineering point of contact for warranty claims involving axle and transfer case products.
• Conduct detailed root cause analyses utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitor field performance data and identify trends that drive product reliability improvements.
• Provide technical recommendations and reports related to field failures and warranty performance.
• Customer, Sales & Marketing Support
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop technical literature, product specifications, application guides, presentations, training materials, and competitive product analyses.
• Provide technical support for customer inquiries, product applications, and field related issues.
• Support customer visits, technical reviews, product demonstrations, and industry events as needed.
• Gather and analyze Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and market insights to identify opportunities for product enhancement, diversification, and future product development.
• Translate customer and market requirements into actionable engineering initiatives and product roadmap recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Service, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product support and execution.
• Support supplier technical reviews and qualification activities.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation testing activities.
• Assist in developing long‑term strategies for axle and transfer case product growth and competitiveness.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3-7+ years of experience in product engineering, mechanical engineering, application engineering, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, powertrain components, driveline products, axles, gear systems, or similar heavy‑duty vehicle systems.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Familiarity with CAD systems and PDM/ERP environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience with commercial vehicle, heavy‑duty truck, axle, transfer case, driveline, off‑highway, or AWD systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, or similar quality methodologies.
• Experience supporting field warranty investigations and customer‑facing technical issues.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.