Product Engineer

About the Role

The Product Engineer-1 (PE1) is a supporting role focused on creating custom product designs to meet customer expectations. The PE1 will collaborate with the TSS sales team and customers, utilizing listening, problem-solving, and sales skills to support design recommendations. The PE1 may also collaborate with the Product Test Lab, Material Test Lab, and/or FEA specialists. To optimize TSS commercial goals, the PE1 will work with SCM and manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable efficiently. The primary responsibility for a PE1 is to gain experience and knowledge through exposure and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Rubber, Plastic, and Metal component designs for internal and external manufacturing resources based on customer requests.
• Participate in the creation of:
• A detailed manufacturing drawing complete with dimensions and tolerances.
• Support design concepts by performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ensure the product functions in the application as specified.
• Ensure the product can be manufactured in a cost-effective and reliable manner.
• Participate in key customer visits with sales engineers and account managers.
• Collaborate with suppliers/purchasing for materials, components, and manufactured product.
• Collaborate with suppliers on tool design and tool manufacture sources, capability, and cost.
• Identify training opportunities from internal and external sources for self-development.
• Support Quality System accreditation.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in 3D CAD Package.
• Proficiency with oral/written communication skills in the English language.
• Project management skills.

Qualifications

• BSMET/BSME degree or equivalent.
• Seal design experience highly desirable.
• Elastomer/plastic processing and tooling experience highly desirable.
• Experience in the science of hydraulics and Fluid Dynamics highly desirable.

Competencies

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and lead projects with attention to detail and accuracy while meeting targeted completion dates.
• Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent people and relationship building skills.

Travel

• Periodic travel may be required both internationally and within the continental US.
• International travel typically not exceeding 10 days per year.
• Local travel typically not exceeding 20 days per year.
• Certain projects or training responsibilities could generate a short-term increase in required travel.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.