Product Engineer

Detroit Flex Defense

About the Role

Detroit Flex Defense is seeking a Mechanical or Industrial Engineer to design and develop products that exceed customer needs and expectations. This role involves analyzing and evaluating current product issues to develop effective solutions and participating in all phases of developing hose & hose/tube assemblies for Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding customer requirements, including: media, pressure, temperature, environment, and specification.
• Pairing system/customer requirements with appropriate hose assembly capabilities.
• Product development and understanding of customer drawings and models.
• Communicating design and engineering progress to purchasing and program management, understanding vendor timelines.
• Communicating to design: components, tooling, and validation components.
• Writing and communicating test results through technical reports.
• Organizing and maintaining the engineering server, including a CAD drawing library for BoM creation.
• Communicating ECR (Engineering Change Requests) to management, quality, program management, and purchasing.
• Working with the assembly and testing team to build hose assemblies/prototypes.
• Performing design work and collaborating with designers.
• Supporting sales with customers and program management with vendor interaction.
• Effectively considering cost, reviewing risk, and determining if the product meets quality standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SolidWorks experience required.
• Experience with hydraulics is preferred.
• Experience with GD&T is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree or have graduated with one.
• Ability to interact with customers and vendors.
• Technical and design report creation skills.
• Willingness to learn various industry specifications and requirements.