Senior Product Engineer — Lead NPD, CAD & Launch

Tramec LLC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tramec LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design, development, validation and launch of products at either the Holland, MI or Galion, OH facilities. You will mentor engineers, drive APQP/DFMEA/PPAP, and guide cross-functional teams from concept through production.

You will use SolidWorks and PLM tools to create CAD models, BOMs, ECNs, and product masters, while evaluating manufacturability, cost, and quality. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• Travel 10–20% as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

AutoCAD

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Product validation testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

AutoCAD

Epicor or ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Project management software

Job description

Tramec LLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design, development, validation and launch of products at either the Holland, MI or Galion, OH facilities. You will mentor engineers, drive APQP/DFMEA/PPAP, and guide cross-functional teams from concept through production.

You will use SolidWorks and PLM tools to create CAD models, BOMs, ECNs, and product masters, while evaluating manufacturability, cost, and quality. Occasional travel is required.