Senior Product Engineer

Georg-Fischer; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class health benefits (medical

160 hours PTO and sick time (MN)

Job summary

Uponor in Minnesota seeks a Sr. Product Engineer to lead new product initiatives with a blend of technical design and strategic input. The role is hybrid, with periodic onsite work at our Apple Valley headquarters.

You will develop robust 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks, prototype rapidly, evaluate feasibility with FEA, and drive manufacturing-friendly designs while building business cases and ROI models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively lead development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Detailed CAD development: 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks) with DFM.
• Prototyping: build, assemble, and iterate on functional prototypes.
• Technical feasibility: design analysis (FEA) to prove soundness before molds.
• Design for manufacturing: reviews to ensure low cost and high quality.
• Verification testing: lead Engineering Qualification Testing.
• Innovation: generate concepts and PSDs.
• Commercial viability: develop initial COGS estimates and ROI modeling.
• Competitive analysis: benchmark products from a technical standpoint.

Skills

Technical leadership

Product design

CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

High-volume machining

Job description

As a Sr. Product Engineer you will serve as the technical and strategic lead for new product initiatives. Your goal is to identify \"what to build\" (through market insight and ideation) and \"how to build it\" (through engineering and prototyping).This role is considered a HYBRID position with periodic onsite work at our headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.What will you do?Technical Design & EngineeringDetailed CAD Development: Create robust 3D models and 2D technical drawings (SolidWorks) incorporating Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.Prototyping: Build, assemble, and iterate on functional prototypes using rapid fabrication methods.Validation & DevelopmentTechnical Feasibility: Conduct design analysis (FEA) to prove the design is sound before cutting steel for molds.Design for Manufacturing: Conduct design reviews to ensure low cost, high quality and ease of manufacturing for new designs.Verification Testing: Lead Engineering Qualification Testing to ensure the product survives real-world stressInnovationConcept Generation: Identify market gaps and translate user needs into technical Product Specification Documents (PSDs).Commercial Viability: Develop initial Business Cases, including high-level Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) estimates and Return on Investment (ROI) modeling.Competitive Analysis: Benchmark competitor products from a technical standpoint to ensure our designs are superior.Product Care ActivitiesAdvanced Deviation Requests: Evaluation of products for quality related functionality.Supply Chain Project: supplier moves, material changes, cost-out initiatives.Engineering Change Orders: Process design changes, update drawings, update specifications and update attribute data.What will you need?Requires a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalentA minimum of 8 plus years’ experience or equivalentAbility to effectively lead development effortsSolidworks and High Volume machining experience strongly preferredWhat will you get?Best-in-class health benefits (medical, dental, vision)160 hours paid time off (combination of PTO and Employee Safe and Sick Time accruals- MN Based Employees)For more information: https://www.uponorcareers.com/en-us/employee-benefitsDisclaimersApplicable to US job postings only (not Canada): The expected compensation range for this position is $88,298-$132,447/year. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. Internal equity among current employees will also be considered. Please note that this range represents the full base salary wage for the role and hiring at or near the top of the range is uncommon to ensure room for future pay advancement.Uponor is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-JD1“Uponor is the Official Plumbing, Infrastructure and Building Solutions Partner of the Minnesota Twins”Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.