Senior Product Development Engineer

Shape Corp.; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp, with its Trenton, Ohio facility, seeks a Product Development Engineer to drive advanced manufacturing projects from concept to launch. You will wire together customer requirements with internal design and CAE teams, ensuring manufacturability and robust DFMEA documentation.

Responsibilities include leading development projects, applying DFMEA/PFMEA, and guiding prototype builds. You will collaborate across cross-functional teams, Mentoring junior engineers while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with CAD/CAE in product development.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA and APQP processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as engineering liaison between customer teams and internal business units and manufacturing teams.
• Lead development projects by directing the Product Design & CAE staff in day-to-day efforts.
• Develop DVP&R and DFMEA and share during PFMEA development meetings.
• Identify data transfers and ensure data quality for assigned projects.
• Oversee prototype builds and support production launches.
• Mentor and coach junior Product Development Engineers.

Skills

CAD

CAE analysis

DFM

Project leadership

GD&T

APQP

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Shape Corp is a global leader in advanced metal manufacturing, recognized for its expertise in complex aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and value-added manufacturing processes. Our Trenton, Ohio facility is leading our Advanced Industries Division and leverages world-class aluminum extrusion technology, precision CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for some of the industry's most demanding applications.

While Shape has a long history of supporting leading automotive manufacturers, we are rapidly expanding into aerospace, new space, and emerging technologies. Our team is working on exciting new programs that require agility and a commitment to delivering results in fast-paced, highly technical environments.

Our Trenton facility is a growing operation with significant opportunities to make an impact. We are seeking driven professionals who thrive on challenging work, enjoy collaborating with high expectation customers, and are energized by developing innovative manufacturing solutions. If you are motivated by technical challenges, continuous improvement, and the opportunity to build something great within a growing organization, Shape Corp offers an environment where you can make a difference.

Essential position functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Act as Engineering liaison between customer teams and internal business unit and manufacturing teams.
• Develop projects that meet specified customer requirements and expectation in order to win new business.
• Lead development projects by directing the Product Design & CAE staff in day to day efforts.
• Regularly provide the design department with the latest background information, e.g., CAD files, drawings, etc.
• Develop initial material neutral design direction and value stream map (VSM).
• Provide designs, background data, and all pertinent information to the CAE department for analysis set-up.
• Analyze CAE outputs and determination of next steps.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives according to the Shape minimum process requirements during product design including leading development of component/assembly GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Establish datum's, critical & special characteristics and the development of SPC data points.
• Draft and maintain applicable engineering documents (DFMEA, design 8D's, WERS, engineering changes, product development documents, etc.) specific to assigned projects.
• Develop DVP&R and DFMEA and share during PFMEA development meetings.
• Identify and approve all data for transfers on assigned projects.
• Procure parts, cost and funding of rapid prototypes and mockups to support engineering development.
• Oversee initial prototype builds at Shape manufacturing facilities and working with Shape plant personnel to establish acceptable part quality.
• Initiate physical test requests as necessary.
• Provide on-site support for all prototype builds and production launches.
• Work with component suppliers as required to ensure all outsourced component designs meet Shape and customer requirements.
• Participate as a member of the program management team supporting APQP and VA/VE activities.
• Work within the Shape core manufacturing processes, Shape launch process, vehicle design packaging, and product performance knowledge methodologies.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
• Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
• Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.
• Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
• Utilize up-front engineering practices to design products allowing efficient use of CAD & CAE resources.
• Propose product design changes to customers based on Shape manufacturing capabilities and vehicle packaging.
• Manage the product design timeline and provide updates to the internal and external customers.
• Mentor and coach less senior Product Development Engineers.