Product Engineer

WIKA Group; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

The WIKA Group in Texas is seeking a Product Engineer who will set up, maintain and manage assigned production lines, including the ERP system, tooling and throughput, while providing technical support to sales, service and customers.

You will perform Pre-Pilot and Pilot runs, manage BOMs in the ERP, monitor trends, and drive 5S, continuous improvement and documentation with Engineering. A Bachelor’s degree is required; C++ knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Must be familiar with general production processes and methods.
• Must be proficient in PC-based applications and able to effectively utilize the company’s ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have very good communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate production issues to management and to Production Technicians.
• Must desire to resolve problems completely, timely, and thoroughly.
• Must have the ability to anticipate potential problems.
• C++ programming knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and manage assigned production lines, including the ERP system, tooling and throughput.
• Provide technical support to sales, service and customers for products assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Support quality objectives and 5S workplace organization.
• Provide production input to design engineering to maximize efficiency and serviceability.
• Perform Pre-Pilot and Pilot runs and train Production Technicians.
• Create and manage ECN changes for assigned product lines.
• Enter, maintain, and update BOMs within the ERP system.
• Monitor trends and notify the Director of Operations of issues affecting schedules.
• Ensure accurate work instructions and up-to-date assembly drawings with Engineering.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

C++ programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

Tools

ERP system

Manufacturing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• The primary responsibility of the Product Engineer is to set up, maintain and manage assigned production lines, including the ERP system, tooling, and production throughput, while providing technical support to sales, service and customers for products assigned by the Director of Operations.
• General Responsibilities:
• Support the written quality objectives as stated in the Quality Manual of the company.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving 5S standards of workplace organization and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and events.
• Provide production input to design engineering in the developmental stages of products to maximize production efficiency and serviceability.
• Perform Pre-Pilot and Pilot runs on new products assigned and teach Production Technicians the required processes.
• ECN (Engineering Change Notice) creation, integration and completion when changes are required for assigned product lines.
• Enter, maintain, and update BOMs (Bill of Materials) within the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Monitor and report potential trends, issues and/or failures to the Director of Operations and Engineering.
• Notify the Director of Operations of any actual or potential issues that could adversely affect current or future production schedules.
• Provide technical support internally and externally to customers with complete knowledge of the assigned product lines.
• Complete MC-024 (Sales Specials) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of work instructions and similar documents for the assigned products.
• Work with Engineering to ensure all assembly and sub-assembly drawings are up to date and correct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Your activities

• The primary responsibility of the Product Engineer is to set up, maintain and manage assigned production lines, including the ERP system, tooling, and production throughput, while providing technical support to sales, service and customers for products assigned by the Director of Operations.
• General Responsibilities:
• Support the written quality objectives as stated in the Quality Manual of the company.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving 5S standards of workplace organization and actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, projects, and events.
• Provide production input to design engineering in the developmental stages of products to maximize production efficiency and serviceability.
• Perform Pre-Pilot and Pilot runs on new products assigned and teach Production Technicians the required processes.
• ECN (Engineering Change Notice) creation, integration and completion when changes are required for assigned product lines.
• Enter, maintain, and update BOMs (Bill of Materials) within the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Monitor and report potential trends, issues and/or failures to the Director of Operations and Engineering.
• Notify the Director of Operations of any actual or potential issues that could adversely affect current or future production schedules.
• Provide technical support internally and externally to customers with complete knowledge of the assigned product lines.
• Complete MC-024 (Sales Specials) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of work instructions and similar documents for the assigned products.
• Work with Engineering to ensure all assembly and sub-assembly drawings are up to date and correct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Must be familiar with general production processes and methods.
• Must be proficient in PC-based applications and able to effectively utilize the company’s ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have very good communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate production issues to management and to
• Production Technicians.
• Must desire to resolve problems completely, timely, and thoroughly.
• Must have the ability to anticipate potential problems.
• C++ programming knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Work-life integration
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Good development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Health initiatives

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.

Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.