Product Engineer

The Fountain Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts to support UPS, PDU, and STS components for data center applications. You will assess quality, reliability, and production readiness through testing and collaboration with suppliers and engineering teams.

The role requires 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, plus a strong grasp of sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum manufacturing processes. SAP/Windchill PLM familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes for sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Ability to review designs with suppliers to improve manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Assess component quality, reliability, and compatibility through testing and analysis.
• Estimate manufacturing costs for mechanical components and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Develop guidelines for component selection and qualification.
• Maintain component data management systems, including qualification records and test results.
• Collaborate with business and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Resolve component manufacturing issues and identify potential alternative suppliers.
• Lead Make vs. Buy analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is appropriate.
• Ensure components and engineering activities meet applicable technical specifications and safety/regulatory policies.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Review for Manufacturability

Supplier collaboration

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

HS diploma with 5 years related experience

Tools

SAP

Windchill PLM

Job description

Product Engineer (Mechanical and Engineering Parts)

Location: Richmond, VA

Pay: $40-$50/hr

Duration: 12-month contract assignment with potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget

Job Summary We are seeking a Component Engineer – Mechanical and Engineering Parts to support the performance, reliability, and production readiness of components used in Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), and Static Transfer Switches (STS) within the Data Center segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess component quality, reliability, and compatibility through testing, technical analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Conduct feasibility studies and estimate manufacturing costs for mechanical components.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and production capacity to support sourcing decisions and recommendations.
• Develop guidelines and procedures for component selection and qualification.
• Evaluate supplier change notifications and end-of-life (EOL) notifications as needed.
• Maintain component data management systems, including qualification records, test results, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with business and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Resolve component manufacturing issues and identify potential alternative suppliers.
• Lead Make vs. Buy analyses and support outside processing management when outsourcing is appropriate.
• Ensure components and engineering activities meet applicable technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is strongly preferred (will accept HS diploma with 5 years related experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or tool development.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques for mechanical components, including sheet metal, copper, plastic, and aluminum.
• Ability to review designs with suppliers to improve manufacturability and assess supplier capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and/or Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

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