Product Engineer

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and optimize rubber, plastic and metal components for internal and external manufacturing resources. The role involves creating manufacturing drawings, performing FEA to validate concepts, and ensuring products meet application and cost targets.

This position requires a BS degree (BSMET/BSME preferred), strong communication skills in English, and willingness to travel internationally and within the continental

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings with dimensions and tolerances; validate design concepts with FEA.
• Ensure product functionality and manufacturability within cost constraints.
• Collaborate with sales engineers, account managers, and suppliers for tooling, materials and manufacturing sources.
• Identify training opportunities and support quality system accreditation.
• Travel periodically, up to 10 days internationally and 20 days domestically per year.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Project leadership

Education

BSMET/BSME degree

Job description

• Prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources as a result of a Customer Request.


• Be participant in the creation of
  
  
  • a detailed manufacturing drawing complete with dimensions and tolerances
  
  
  • support design concepts by performing Finite Element Analysis
  
  
  • ensure that the product functions in the application as specified
  
  
  • ensure that the product can be manufactured in a cost effective and reliable manner.
  
  


• Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.


• Collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for materials, components and manufactured product.


• Collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture sources, capability and cost


• Responsible for identifying training opportunities from internal and external sources for self development


• Support Quality System accreditation

Education and Experience

• BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent essential.


• Proficiency with oral/written communication skills crucial in the English language


• Elastomer/plastic processing and tooling experience highly desirable


• Experience in the science of hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics highly desirable


• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting targeted completion dates


• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment


• Excellent people and relationship building skills

Travel

Periodic travel may be required both internationally and within the continental US. In most cases, this travel will not exceed 10 days per year internationally or 20 days per year locally. It is possible that certain projects or training responsibilities could generate a short term increase in required travel.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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