Senior Product Engineer

Johnson Welded Products, Inc.; Sloan Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tramec is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Sloan facilities in Holland, MI or Galion, OH. You will lead NPD from concept through production, provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, and drive cost reduction through value engineering.

You will design with SolidWorks, maintain CAD data, BOMs, and ECNs, and lead APQP/PPAP activities while ensuring QMS compliance. Travel 10–20% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of product engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PLM, and engineering change management.
• Heavy-duty truck, automotive, or industrial equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept through production launch.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop innovative product designs using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, routings, Product Masters, and ECNs/ECOs.
• Lead APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and design reviews.
• Evaluate manufacturability, cost, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
• Manage projects involving injection molding, stamping, roll forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Support tooling development, supplier qualification, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and DMAIC.
• Analyze warranty and field performance data.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Lead customer and supplier technical reviews.
• Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and industry standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

AutoCAD

Epicor/ERP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Tramec is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join either our Tramec Sloan facility in Holland, Michigan or our Tramec Sloan facility in Galion, OH.

• The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, launch, and continuous improvement of products throughout their lifecycle. This position provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and leads cross-functional teams while partnering with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and sales.
• Essential Job Functions:
• Lead new product development from concept through production launch.
• Provide technical leadership for cross-functional engineering teams.
• Develop innovative product designs using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, routings, Product Masters, and ECNs/ECOs.
• Lead APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, and design reviews.
• Evaluate manufacturability, cost, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
• Manage projects involving injection molding, stamping, roll forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Support tooling development, supplier qualification, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and DMAIC.
• Analyze warranty and field performance data.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Lead customer and supplier technical reviews.
• Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and industry standards.
• Travel 10–20% as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of product engineering experience.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PLM, and engineering change management.
• Heavy-duty truck, automotive, or industrial equipment experience preferred.

Computer Skills

• SolidWorks
• PDM/PLM systems
• AutoCAD
• Epicor or equivalent ERP
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel
• Project management software

Technical Knowledge

• GD&T
• DFM/DFA
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Injection molding
• Metal fabrication
• Root cause analysis
• Product validation testing

Leadership Competencies

• Technical leadership
• Project leadership
• Mentoring and coaching
• Strategic thinking
• Excellent communication
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Walking Sitting Standing Typing Reading Grasping
• Stooping Twisting Reaching Climbing Bending Stretching
• Lifting- up to 50lbs.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Tramec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

At this time, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position.

We appreciate your understanding. #ZR