Product Engineer: CAD/FEA & Manufacturing Optimization

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc is seeking an engineer to prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources in response to customer requests.

You will create detailed manufacturing drawings with dimensions and tolerances, support design concepts with Finite Element Analysis, ensure functionality, and drive cost-effective, reliable manufacturing processes while collaborating with suppliers and sales teams.

Qualifications

• BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent.
• Proficiency with oral/written communication in English.
• Elastomer/plastic processing and tooling experience desirable.
• Experience in hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics desirable.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting targeted completion dates.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent people and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources as a result of a Customer Request.
• Be participant in the creation of a detailed manufacturing drawing complete with dimensions and tolerances; support design concepts by performing Finite Element Analysis; ensure that the product functions in the application as specified; ensure manufacturability in a cost-effective and reliable manner.
• Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.
• Collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for materials, components and manufactured product; collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture sources, capability and cost.
• Responsible for identifying training opportunities from internal and external sources for self development; support Quality System accreditation.

Skills

Elastomer/plastic processing

Hydraulics & Fluid Dynamics

Strong mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc is seeking an engineer to prepare and support Rubber, Plastic and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources in response to customer requests.

You will create detailed manufacturing drawings with dimensions and tolerances, support design concepts with Finite Element Analysis, ensure functionality, and drive cost-effective, reliable manufacturing processes while collaborating with suppliers and sales teams.