Product Engineer

Dexter; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter is seeking a Product Engineer for its Elkhart, IN facility. This role involves providing engineering support for product design, manufacturing, and quality validation. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and experience in product development processes. Join us in a dynamic environment that values excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of product/mechanical engineering principles.
• Prior Co-op or work experience in Product Design or Development.
• Experience in 3D CAD and FEA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement product design within schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with plant operations to solve manufacturing issues.
• Analyze risks of designs and communicate results.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Product design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

FEA

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We are searching for an experienced Product Engineer at our Plant 4 HQ-Elkhart-IN facility.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for an onsite Product Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters located in Elkhart, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com .

What You Will Do

The Product Engineer provides engineering support for all aspects of associated with the design, manufacturing, assembly, and validation to ensure functionality, quality, cost, and timing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implements the product design within the schedule and budget parameters.
• Assists with the development of new and existing product designs and functions utilizing the Product Development process and milestone reviews.
• Collaborates with plant operations management to address both manufacturing, customer, and supplier issues by actively co-leading the problem-solving methodologies.
• Interfaces with plant operations to identify opportunities related to product designs and manufacturing processes that strive to improve customer satisfaction and overall productivity (including VA-VE cost reductions)
• Leads the Engineering Change Management process at the plant facilities and suppliers.
• Analyzes the risks of a new design or process and communicates results to Engineering Management
• Provides support to plant operations and/or suppliers to ensure product is fabricated and assembled based on the intended functionality of the design, execution of process instructions, and/or provides expertise for mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical processes and technologies.
• Conducts basic problem solving with appropriate processes/tools.
• Participates in defining, planning, and testing of products including Design & Process FMEA’s, production validation, and PPAP (internal & external)
• Performs other tasks or duties, as required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Who You Are:

• You have fundamental knowledge of product / mechanical engineering principles.
• You identify and embrace new opportunities.
• You are dependable and have a strong work ethic.
• You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Required or a comparable discipline with hands-on technical aptitude and ability.
• Prior Co-op or work experience in Product Design or Development. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• Experience in 3D CAD and FEA such as Inventor and GD&T or equivalent packages is advantageous.
  
  

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth
  
  

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. This position does not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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