Product Engineer: Innovative Event Fabrication & CAD

Britten, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Safety gear reimbursement

Job summary

Britten, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to transform concepts into fully working fabrication solutions, from design to deployment. You will develop 2D/3D CAD models, perform analyses, and support production with robust engineering methods and documentation.

The role emphasizes quality, precision, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with opportunities to influence BoxPop product lines and modular structures across our print and woodworking divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred, bachelor's degree in related engineering fields considered with appropriate experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a related industry or position.
• Proficient using Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience in other CAD software considered.
• Experience in CAM, CAE, FEA, and engineering analysis preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in fabrication, welding, assembly, and machining.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing terminology and methods.
• Sees challenges as opportunities and enjoys discovering solutions to overcome them.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up.

Responsibilities

• Consistently and efficiently engineers innovative designs and processes to support the growth of the organization.
• Provide engineering and design leadership to the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Manages the design aspects of a project from start to finish.
• Designs client solutions for our BoxPop product lines (including containers and modular structure), specialty event solutions, custom fabrications, and other products to support print and woodworking divisions as needed.
• Creates 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to support the manufacture of products.
• Authors, executed, and reports on various testing to support engineering decision making.
• Provides structural analysis of components and assemblies using mathematics and software.
• Masters Britten Inc software systems, processes and procedures quickly, and consistently shares ideas for improvement.
• Continuously seeks out ways to increase the profitability of the organization.
• Maintains a high level of respect and communication with internal and external clients.
• Has an intimate knowledge of their projects throughout all stages of planning and production.
• Utilizes current industry trends, materials, and technologies to provide the client with creative solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor Professional

Autodesk Vault

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Other CAD software

Job description

Britten, Inc. in Traverse City, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to transform concepts into fully working fabrication solutions, from design to deployment. You will develop 2D/3D CAD models, perform analyses, and support production with robust engineering methods and documentation.

The role emphasizes quality, precision, and a proactive approach to problem solving, with opportunities to influence BoxPop product lines and modular structures across our print and woodworking divisions.