Product Engineer

OPW Fueling Components, LLC; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Fueling Components, LLC in Hamilton, OH, is seeking a design engineer to lead front-end product design for a fluid transfer product line. You will collaborate with engineers and product management from initial design and prototyping to testing and production to deliver high-quality components.

The role requires 3–5+ years in design or engineering, strong CAD skills (Creo preferred), DFMA and FMEA knowledge, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5+ years in design, engineering or manufacturing support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate technical info.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to create detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, and 2D drawings based on voice of customer input.
• Manage project plans, meet deadlines and cost targets, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Build, test, and refine prototypes for safety, function, and reliability.
• Develop manufacturing processes using DFMA principles with operations.
• Document design changes, BOMs, drawings, FMEA, and other data.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality and supply chain.
• Assist customer service and sales with escalated technical inquiries.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Clear communication

Experience with ERP systems

DFMA knowledge

FMEA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Summary Description

Responsible for the front-end product design for a diverse line of fluid transfer products manufactured in the Hamilton, Ohio facility. This role will collaborate with fellow engineers and product management to develop new products or make significant changes to existing products from initial design and prototyping to testing and production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Use CAD to create detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, and 2D drawings based on voice of customer input.


• Help manage project plans, be accountable for project deadlines and product cost targets, and lead cross-functional teams to support design initiatives throughout the stage-gate process.


• Build, test, and refine prototypes to ensure safety, functionality, durability, reliability, and regulatory objectives are met.


• Work closely with operations team to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new products using DFMA principles.


• Manage the engineering change process to document new product designs or significant improvements in product performance. Create or update technical documentation including bills of material, drawings, FMEA, and other supporting information as necessary.


• Interface with sustaining engineering and operations teams as needed (including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to provide advanced technical support of products manufactured in the Hamilton, Ohio facility.


• Provide engineering support to customer service and sales teams to answer escalated technical inquiries.


• Other activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).


• 3-5+ years of experience in design or application engineering, manufacturing support, or product engineering.


• Strong mechanical aptitude with an ability to clearly communicate technical information across the organization.


• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software (Creo and Windchill preferred).


• Knowledge of product development processes and tools (stage-gate, FMEA, DFMA, etc.)


• Experience with the engineering change process and ERP systems (creating and updating item masters and bills of material).


• Familiarity with industry standards and manufacturing processes.


• Ability to travel up to 10%


• This position is based in the Knappco facility in Hamilton, OH.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility with exposure to fluid handling equipment, including components such as valves, connectors, and swivels.


• Strong data-driven problem solving background, including the ability to conduct analyses, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and verify effective closure and removal of issues in manufacturing environments.


• Familiar with designing components made from aluminum, carbon steel, and stainless steel, as well as different manufacturing processes like castings, forgings, machining, and welding. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ASME B31.3 a plus.


• Experience with conducting basic FEA and CFD simulations.


• High level of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude.


• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times with customers and coworkers. Fully observe Dover's Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook \"Personal Conduct of Employees\" policies.


• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products.


• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts while on shop floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to Sit, stand, walk, talk, write, lift, work with hands both in an office and shop floor environment.