Product Engineer: Lead Innovation & APQP Launch

FEMA Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FEMA Corporation is seeking a skilled Product Engineer to drive design, development, and production of electro-hydraulic products. The role emphasizes APQP-based project leadership and rigorous problem-solving to exceed customer expectations.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing, Applications, and Design Engineering to launch new products and implement continuous improvements. The position reports to Product Engineering Supervisor and follows a Monday–Friday schedule in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of engineering or manufacturing experience; internships considered.
• Proficiency with APQP processes and product development methods.
• Experience applying DFMEA/PFMEA and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects through APQP, ensuring timely production launches.
• Develop product concepts from customer requirements and first-principles thinking.
• Provide production support and lead troubleshooting to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and process improvements.
• Apply statistical methods to data for continuous improvement and risk reduction.

Skills

Project management

APQP process

DFMEA PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Communication

Continuous improvement

Creative thinking

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Mathcad

Minitab

Amesim

Job description

FEMA Corporation is seeking a skilled Product Engineer to drive design, development, and production of electro-hydraulic products. The role emphasizes APQP-based project leadership and rigorous problem-solving to exceed customer expectations.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing, Applications, and Design Engineering to launch new products and implement continuous improvements. The position reports to Product Engineering Supervisor and follows a Monday–Friday schedule in Michigan.