Product Engineer

Smiths Group; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

TUTCO, a leading provider of electric heating elements, is seeking a Product Engineer to design, develop and improve heating products and manufacturing processes for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. You will collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to drive cost reduction, product performance, and continuous improvement from concept through production.

Strong CAD skills and hands-on testing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years design experience with 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of drafting standards and design layout.
• Willingness to travel for overnight site visits.
• Experience with SPC and FMEA is preferred.
• Proficiency in GD&T and FEA concepts.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electric heating elements, assemblies, and thermal systems for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• Verifies product design. Checks manufacturing drawings for completeness and accuracy. Performs engineering tests and submits product for screen and qualification testing in the lab.
• Coordinates new product development, debug and release. Follows all product development steps, supplies tooling groups with necessary drawings for quoting and tool build. Assists and supports manufacturing in the debug process. Responsible for follow-up, documentation, publishing and expediting all action items of a new product program.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Prepares and follows deviations and engineering change orders (ECO) per documented work instructions.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop customized product solutions.
• Conduct product testing, validation, and performance analysis to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards
• Interfaces with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, lab, sales and marketing) to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assists by providing product information, engineering samples and technical advice. Also interfaces with suppliers and customers.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects.
• Directs activities related to verification/validation testing of new designs.
• Supports quality by following approved policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Performs other related duties as required by management.

Skills

3D CAD

SPC & FMEA

Finite element modeling

GD&T

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Travel for site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

TUTCO is one of the world’s largest suppliers of electric resistive heating elements and holds 80% of the US patents in open coil heating technology. TUTCO's open-coil air heaters and conductive heating products can be found in countless industrial, commercial and residential electric heating applications across the globe.TUTCO is a subsidiary of Smiths Group with headquarters in London.

With a legacy of engineering excellence and a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we deliver customized thermal solutions that power critical products and processes across diverse industries.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer to join our engineering team. The Product Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, improvement, and support of electric heating products and related manufacturing processes. This role will collaborate closely with customers, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to develop innovative thermal solutions while supporting product performance, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering fundamentals with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for bringing products from concept through production.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Design and develop electric heating elements, assemblies, and thermal systems for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.
• Verifies product design. Checks manufacturing drawings for completeness and accuracy. Performs engineering tests and submits product for screen and qualification testing in the lab.
• Coordinates new product development, debug and release. Follows all product development steps, supplies tooling groups with necessary drawings for quoting and tool build. Assists and supports manufacturing in the debug process. Responsible for follow-up, documentation, publishing and expediting all action items of a new product program.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Prepares and follows deviations and engineering change orders (ECO) per documented work instructions.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop customized product solutions.
• Conduct product testing, validation, and performance analysis to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards
• Interfaces with internal departments (manufacturing, quality, lab, sales and marketing) to ensure design objectives are met in a timely manner and assists by providing product information, engineering samples and technical advice. Also interfaces with suppliers and customers.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and cost-reduction projects.
• Directs activities related to verification/validation testing of new designs.
• Supports quality by following approved policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Performs other related duties as required by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years design experience utilizing 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of drafting standards and design layout.
• Able to travel to visit customers, suppliers and other site locations, for multiple overnight stays.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and FMEA process.
• Experience with finite element modeling, solid modeling and GD&T (geometric design & tolerancing).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Previous experience working in a team environment where the focus is on the larger organizational goal versus individual concerns.
• Experience with product development processes and execution.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar.

Additional Information

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.