Product & Applications Development Engineer-Fluid Systems

DeKalb Health; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Flambeau, Inc. is seeking a Product & Applications Development Engineer to lead development and launch of Fluid Systems products, including fuel tanks, reservoirs, caps, and fittings.

You will work with customers, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, compliant solutions. Responsibilities include driving testing, certifications, and EPA submissions while supporting technical inquiries and continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with plastics fluid systems, injection molding, blow molding, and secondary operations preferred.
• Industry knowledge related to outdoor power equipment fuel tanks is a plus.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Internet tools, FTP, and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leading development, qualification, and launch of new proprietary and customer Fluid Systems products.
• Ensuring designs meet customer needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, ANSI/OPEI, SAE, FMVSS).
• Managing validation testing, certifications, regulatory documentation, and EPA CDX submissions.
• Providing hands-on applications engineering support for fuel systems, reservoirs, caps, fittings, venting solutions, materials, and additives.
• Partnering with Manufacturing and Quality to improve cost, performance, reliability, and process capability.
• Supporting customer technical inquiries, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborating with Sales on new business opportunities, technical presentations, and customer visits.

Skills

Plastics fluid systems

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Windows

Excel

Word

Internet tools

FTP

ISO procedures

Job description

• Job Category Engineering
• Employee Type Full Time Regular

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Are you an engineer who loves tackling complex technical challenges, owning projects from concept through launch, and being the go-to expert for innovative product solutions? Flambeau, Inc. is looking for a Product & Applications Development Engineer to join our growing Fluid Systems team and help shape the future of our fuel systems, reservoirs, caps, fittings, and other fluid-handling products.

Who We're Looking For

You're a curious, detail-oriented engineer who enjoys applying technical expertise to real-world applications. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in delivering reliable, compliant, high-quality products.

Why Join Flambeau?

You'll join a supportive, collaborative team, where innovation and continuous improvement are woven into everything we do. This is a chance to grow your expertise, influence product direction, and make a meaningful impact on a diverse line of fluid-handling solutions.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be a technical leader and subject-matter expert, driving development and continuous improvement across our Fluid Systems portfolio. You'll collaborate with customers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to bring high-performance products to life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading development, qualification, and launch of new proprietary and customer Fluid Systems products.
• Ensuring designs meet customer needs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, ANSI/OPEI, SAE, FMVSS).
• Managing validation testing, certifications, regulatory documentation, and EPA CDX submissions.
• Providing hands-on applications engineering support for fuel systems, reservoirs, caps, fittings, venting solutions, materials, and additives.
• Partnering with Manufacturing and Quality to improve cost, performance, reliability, and process capability.
• Supporting customer technical inquiries, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Collaborating with Sales on new business opportunities, technical presentations, and customer visits.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, labs, and industry partners.
  

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Requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with plastics fluid systems, injection molding, blow molding, and secondary operations preferred.
• Industry knowledge related to outdoor power equipment fuel tanks is a plus.
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Internet tools, FTP, and ISO procedures.

This role offers a mix of office-based engineering work and hands-on testing activities. Typical weekly schedule is 40 hours, with additional time as needed. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Summary

Flambeau offers a competitive wage plus medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) with company match, life, and more!

All offers of employment by Flambeau are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.

Flambeau, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.