Product Engineering - Product Engineer I

EQI Ltd.; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EQI Ltd. in Michigan seeks a Product Engineer to ensure accurate technical requirements for quoting and to source, develop, and qualify conforming products to customer specs.

This cradle-to-grave engineering position encompasses manufacturing engineering, design, quality, and metallurgical disciplines, reporting to the VP of Engineering and supporting EQI’s global teams. The role requires ownership of product conformance through the development lifecycle, review of material specs, GD&T, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science from a four-year accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of metal castings processes and materials (e.g., resin sand, green sand, vacuum sand, investment, die casting; gray iron, steel, ductile iron, aluminum).
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation for quoting, part design, and inspection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T and gauge design and function.
• Knowledge of AIAG standards (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP).
• Ability to investigate quality problems and apply technical judgment to develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product conformance during the development lifecycle from RFQ review to qualification and approval.
• Provide technical input during customer design reviews and RFQ packages (material specs, GD&T, manufacturability).
• Lead change management and maintain product data integrity through ECN/PCR processes.
• Interact with customers to clarify requirements and verify compliance during RFQ, development, and PPAP.
• Support PPAP submissions and liaise with supply chain to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Metal casting knowledge

GD&T

APQP/PPAP experience

Quality problem solving

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Revised 2026-05-22

About EQI

EQI sources metal castings, forgings, and fabrications from carefully selected suppliers around the globe for blue chip industrial customers. EQI manages every aspect of the product lifecycle -- from Product Development to Production Qualification to Logistics / Vendor Managed Inventory services -- letting its customers choose specific services and locations to meet their specific needs. The metal components we specialize in are sourced from selected manufacturers across China, India, Vietnam, Canada, and the USA. By diversifying our supply base across several manufacturers and regions and offering redundant tooling locations, EQI mitigates risks and maximizes the flexibility to shift production from one location to another. EQI ships to and from multiple ports around the world, supporting our customers with full vendor-managed inventory services at the end location.

EQI is headquartered in Spring Lake, Michigan with offices in Cambridge, Beijing, Hanoi, Coimbatore and Craigavon.

Position Title: Product Engineer

Revised 2026-05-22

Position Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for ensuring accurate technical requirements are identified for quoting and that conforming products are sourced, developed, and qualified to the customer’s requirements. This cradle-to-grave engineering position incorporates elements from several disciplines: manufacturing engineering (casting, forging, machining, painting, plating, heat treatment), engineering design, quality engineering, and metallurgical & materials engineering. This position reports directly to the VP of Engineering and supports EQI’s global teams.

Essential Functions

• Primary responsibility is to ensure all aspects of product conformance during the product development cycle, from RFQ technical review, development kickoff review, development, and qualification & approval, including all dimensional, material, metallurgical, and finish requirements.
• Technical ownership throughout the lifecycle of a product to address any production issue, part quality, design concerns, or other actions inherent to the technical aspects of the product. Collects and analyzes relevant data and effectively communicates the issues and solutions to EQI teams, the customer, and the supplier as required. Able to support this function with minimal oversight, including independent customer or supplier visits as required.
• Provides technical input during reviews of customer designs and RFQ packages – including review of material specifications, GD&T, manufacturability, cleaning, surface coating, and packaging. The PE will leverage their experience and provide valuable input to improve the overall design of products for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, strength, and durability.
• Understands customer quality requirements and effectively communicates them to the EQI global supply chain. The Product Engineer will leverage their experience to advise on technically accurate and comprehensive work instructions and communicate effectively with the supply chain to avoid any misunderstanding of the requirements.
• Interacts directly with the customer to understand and clarify product requirements and verify compliance to satisfy customer requirements during RFQ, development, and APQP PPAP process. Able to support this function with minimal oversight or supervision, including independent customer visits for this purpose.
• Develops relationships with customer Engineering groups and represents EQI’s interests in a variety of functions – sales, engineering, quality, and customer service.
• Reviews and approves PPAP submissions for new and existing products. Partners with the supply chain team to resolve PPAP discrepancies and submit approved PPAPs to the customer.
• Provides technical leadership in change management, including ECN and Process Change Requests (PCR), to ensure product data integrity and that correct revisions are stored and used. Implements and monitors best practices in change management.
• Responsible for both customer and supply chain support as the primary point of contact for technical issues.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Material Science from a four-year accredited college or university
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of and working experience in metal castings of various processes and materials such as:
  • Processes: Resin sand / Green sand / Vacuum Sand Castings, Investment Castings, Die Castings
  • Materials: Gray Iron, Steel, Ductile Iron, Aluminum
• Knowledge of production CNC machining, fixtures, and inspection preferred
• Proficient in print reading and interpretation for quoting, part design, and inspection
• Demonstrated knowledge of geometric design and tolerance (GD&T) and gage design and function
• Knowledge of AIAG standards (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP)
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop possible solutions
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Able to multi-task effectively
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead technical discussions and facilitate solutions
• High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution of problems that are unique and diverse
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical quality tools and their application, e.g. design of experiments and Six Sigma tools and methodology is an asset
• Familiarity with supplier quality standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to exercise independent judgment is required
• Ability to effectively organize and plan
• Ability to travel (North America and overseas) up to 10%-25% as needed.

Benefits And Work Environment

EQI offers a full suite of superior benefits to full time employees, and provides a dynamic, open, and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued and rewarded for their contributions. We are seeking highly motivated, skilled, and entrepreneurial people to continue EQI’s growth. “Improve Your Position" and apply today.