Product Engineer

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) in New Hampshire seeks a Design Engineer to design bearing assemblies and components to fit customer applications.

You will work with sales, customers, and vendors to identify requirements and produce drawings and technical specifications to ensure manufactured product meets all requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least two years in design engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in design engineering or related field.
• Proficient with SolidWorks/CAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and stakeholders to develop specifications and designs meeting requirements, considering production capabilities and long-term strategies.
• Provide internal expertise and support across manufacturing, quality, sales, and production control to deliver product meeting customer needs.
• Investigate and analyze new materials, equipment, and engineering practices; review drawings to assess alternatives and improve cost and quality.
• Prepare data, drawings, or presentations for project communication and mentor new team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide engineering recommendations and share best practices; stay updated on industry standards and trends.

Skills

Bearing design

Engineering principles

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for designing bearing assemblies and components to fit the customer’s application. Partners closely with sales department, customers, and vendors to identify key requirements and produce drawings and technical specifications to ensure manufactured product will meet or exceed all requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with customers and stakeholders to develop specifications and designs to meet customer requirements, considering production capabilities and long-term strategies for both the customer and NHBB. Calculate cost analysis, and complete sales and vendor drawings as needed.
• Provide internal expertise and support regarding all manufacturing, quality, sales, and production control activities involved with successfully delivering product to meet all aspects of the customer's needs.
• Investigates and analyzes new materials, equipment, and engineering practices. Reviews drawings to assess alternative techniques for production and make recommendations to improve cost and quality.
• Supports projects by preparing data, drawings, or presentations to communicate information in a professional and organized fashion. Mentors new team members as assigned to improve the overall capabilities of the department.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide Engineering recommendations and share best practices. Maintains an understanding of industry standards and trends to improve processes within primary work area.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations, keeping an organized work area and reporting concerns to leadership or the Safety team.

Job Skills & Abilities :

• Proficient with computer design systems (Solidworks, CAD) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of bearing design, engineering principals, and ability to work independently to complete projects and assignments
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Self-starter with team mentality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with employees at all levels; Ability to interface and build professional and cooperative relationships with the customer and external partners on behalf of NHBB
• Creative problem-solver, with the ability to make timely decisions with consideration for both the customer and NHBB’s interests

Education and Experience :

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Design Engineering or closely related field

Physical Requirements:

• Requires long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the industrial facility.
• Occasional travel may be required

Disclaimer: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.

NHBB is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

MinebeaMitsumi and its affiliates including New Hampshire Ball Bearings, NMB Technologies Corporation, NMB USA, C&A Tool, the "Company", is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at the company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital, military or veteran status, or physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations (referred to as "protected characteristics").