Product Engineer - APQP & Production Launch

FEMA Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

FEMA Corporation in Portage, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to drive design, development, and production of FEMA products. You will leverage first principles to develop concepts aligned with customer requirements and lead APQP-driven launches.

The role reports to the Product Engineering Supervisor and requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Applications and Design Engineering to improve product quality, reliability and performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to facilitate growth of an employee-owned company.
• Proficiency in managing development projects through the APQP process.
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Proficiency in Failure Mode and Effect Analysis tools and methodologies (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• Strong root cause analytical abilities to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Mathcad, Minitab, and/or Amesim preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex technical information to various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects through the APQP process and ensure timely production launches.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Applications and Design Engineering to drive product development and production launches.
• Track project progress, resolve roadblocks, and communicate updates to management and stakeholders.
• Provide production support and lead troubleshooting efforts when quality issues arise.

Skills

Project management

APQP process

Root cause analysis

Creativity/innovation

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Mathcad

Minitab

Amesim

Job description

FEMA Corporation in Portage, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to drive design, development, and production of FEMA products. You will leverage first principles to develop concepts aligned with customer requirements and lead APQP-driven launches.

The role reports to the Product Engineering Supervisor and requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Applications and Design Engineering to improve product quality, reliability and performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.