Product Engineer

Michael James Construction, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael James Construction, Inc. seeks a Product Engineer to design and enhance HVAC products for both custom and standard lines.

You will optimize designs, support DFM/DFA, mentor CAD designers, and maintain documentation for all design processes and product specs. You will develop cost models, lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, and resolve shop floor issues to keep production running.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or technology.
• 5–10 years’ experience in manufacturing environments.
• SolidWorks required; DriveWorks and HVAC systems preferred.
• Experience with CAD, NPD, and project management.
• ERP familiarity and strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve HVAC products for custom and standard lines.
• Optimize designs and support DFM/DFA processes.
• Mentor CAD designers to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Maintain documentation for design processes and specs.
• Develop cost models and lead VAVE initiatives.
• Resolve shop floor issues to keep production running.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPD projects.
• Use SolidWorks and DriveWorks for modelling tasks.

Skills

HVAC design

Design optimization

DFM/DFA

CAD mentoring

Documentation

Cost modeling

VAVE leadership

Shop floor problem solving

Customer customization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

DriveWorks

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Product Engineer at MJC INC is responsible for the design and enhancement of HVAC products, catering to both custom and standard product lines. This role involves optimizing designs, supporting Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA), and leading Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) efforts. The Product Engineer will also mentor CAD designers, maintain comprehensive documentation, and develop cost models to ensure efficient and cost-effective production processes.Key Responsibilities:- Design and improve HVAC products for both custom and standard product lines.- Optimize product designs and provide support for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).- Mentor and guide CAD designers to ensure high-quality design outputs.- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation for all design processes and product specifications.- Develop and analyze cost models to ensure product cost-effectiveness.- Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to enhance product value.- Resolve issues arising on the shop floor to maintain seamless production processes.- Customize HVAC products to meet specific customer requirements.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support New Product Development (NPD) and project management.- Utilize SolidWorks and DriveWorks for design and modeling tasks.- Apply knowledge of single/three-phase power systems, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and low-volume, high-mix production environments.- Proficiently use MS Office and project management tools to support engineering activities.Required Education:- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.Required Experience:- 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing environments.- Proficiency in SolidWorks is mandatory; experience with DriveWorks and HVAC systems is highly preferred.- Demonstrated expertise in CAD, New Product Development (NPD), and project management.- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.- Knowledge of single and three-phase power systems.- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.- Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).- Background in low-volume, high-mix production environments.- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.Required Skills and Abilities:- Strong ability to design and improve HVAC products for both custom and standard product lines.- Skilled in optimizing designs and supporting DFM/DFA processes.- Capacity to mentor and guide CAD designers effectively.- Competence in maintaining comprehensive documentation and developing cost models.- Leadership in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) efforts.- Problem-solving skills to resolve shop floor issues efficiently.- Ability to customize products according to customer specifications.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong analytical and organizational abilities.