Product Engineer

Y-Axis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid vacation

Holidays

401K with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

HSA with Employer Match

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Bonus Program

Zusammenfassung

EJ, a leading access solutions provider, seeks a Product Engineer to drive design and development of infrastructure cast products. Located in East Jordan, MI, this role emphasizes hands-on engineering, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs.

You will coordinate with Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, and Drafting to ensure design feasibility, cost targets, and timely delivery while pursuing continuous quality improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years related experience.
• Experience with product design and development from concept to production.
• Strong knowledge of FEA and stress analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office and BOM management.

Aufgaben

• Develops expertise in designing infrastructure cast products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new and existing products.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to sales and customers.
• Prepare and maintain design-related documentation, specifications, drawings, and BOMs.

Kenntnisse

3D Modeling

Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis

Stress Analysis

Stack-up Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Product Design

Technical Support

Project Coordination

MS Office

Failure Analysis

Bill Of Materials

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

3D Modeling, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Stress Analysis, Stack-up Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Product Design, Technical Support, Project Coordination, MS Office, Failure Analysis, Bill Of Materials

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description EJ has an immediate opening for a Product Engineer. Generous Benefit Package that includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401K (with match)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• HSA with Employer Match
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus Program

About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution ofaccess solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utilitynetworks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporateheadquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

Location: This position is located at our Product Development Office in EastJordan, Michigan.

SUMMARY

Support existing products as well as new business opportunities from conceptualstages through production. This entails the coordination of multiple projectsalong with providing engineering support for sales activities.

The Product Engineer will have responsibility over creation and maintenance ofall project design-related documents, e.g. specification reviews, drawings,solid models, bills of materials, stress analyses, stack-up analyses, validationplans, product and process specifications, failure analyses, corrective actions,change orders, etc. You will interact directly with various individuals andteams to design new products and maintain existing products that meet or exceedour customer’s expectations with focus on continuous improvements to quality,delivery, and cost improvements.

The Product Engineer takes pride in his/her hands‑on and analytical abilities,organization skills, and attention to detail. They apply a proactiveproblem-solving approach to any issues that may arise and appreciate anenvironment where superior work is encouraged and recognized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may beassigned.

• Develops expertise in designing infrastructure cast products.
• Thoroughly understand customer and industry requirements/specifications andoffer design solutions based on that understanding.
• Works with customers and sales in providing product design and technicalsupport, i.e. product design, consultation and service.
• Formulates engineering solutions to problems and develops plans according toproject requirements. This may involve technical studies, calculations andresearch.
• Conducts product feasibility studies and evaluations, assists sales andmanufacturing in determining the costs and profitability of taking on newsales or products.
• Oversees drawings, cost estimates, time schedules, written descriptions andinstructions for the project.
• Collaborate with and provide input to entire cross‑functional team (Sales,Quality, Manufacturing, Drafting, Testing, and Purchasing).
• Works with manufacturing on the effective implementation of new productswithin the shop, i.e. processes, routings, bill of materials, standards andNCR set-up.
• Resolves engineering design and/or installation questions.
• Prepares project status reports and maintains communications between allparties involved in order to avoid conflicts and promote progress tocompletion.
• Assists in customer complaint investigations, reporting and follow‑ups. Leadsthe effort to improve product quality as seen by the customer.
• Provides various troubleshooting assistance to Sales through part set upcorrections and assisting with problems in the field.
• Perform structured root causes analyses, communicate those issueseffectively, propose and implement corrective actions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representativeof the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering(preferably Mechanical or Civil Engineering); and a minimum of three yearsrelated experience.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to conceptualize "verbal" projects and directives given byprospective and current customers.
• Familiarity with various engineering materials (e.g. iron, steel, aluminum,plastics, composites, adhesives, epoxies)
• Familiarity with 3D modeling (preferably Solidworks) and finite elementanalysis techniques.
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tightdeadlines.
• Self-initiative and strong desire to learn new skills and create innovativesolutions.
• Comfortable with influencing and challenging others in a constructive mannerto overcome obstacles and reinforce accountability.
• Fluent in common MS office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required towalk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger,handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed tomoving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborneparticles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions;high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions;extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration.The noise level in the work environment varies by location and may be loud.

TRAVEL

International and domestic travel may be required; Passport must be maintained.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, orveteran status.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Support existing products and new business opportunities from conceptual stages through production, including the creation of design-related documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer expectations while focusing on quality, delivery, and cost improvements.