Product Engineer - NPI & Continuous Improvement Leader

Hayes Performance Systems; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a Product Engineer to design, develop, and improve products that meet customer needs and business goals. You will lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes NPI, manufacturability, and continuous product improvement, with opportunities to drive product validation and lifecycle support across a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of product engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting product development, new product introduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering documentation, and product validation.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bonus: PE license or EIT, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP/PLM familiarity, ISO 9001 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through production, coordinating with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
• Lead NPI activities including prototyping, testing, validation, and production launch support.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Investigate product performance concerns and manufacturing challenges to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate ECRs and ECOs.
• Support product testing and validation to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and processes.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Hayes Performance Systems in Mequon, WI, is seeking a Product Engineer to design, develop, and improve products that meet customer needs and business goals. You will lead projects from concept through production, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver innovative, cost-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes NPI, manufacturability, and continuous product improvement, with opportunities to drive product validation and lifecycle support across a dynamic