Product Engineer

The Product Engineer plays a key role in driving process consistency, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency. This position focuses on implementing best practices, reducing variation, and improving throughput through structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Product Optimization

• Develop and implement process control strategies to reduce variation, improve yield, and lower cost
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as PDCA and Six Sigma

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Identify and define technical problems impacting quality, yield, and rework
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Validate effectiveness of solutions and document changes

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve process inputs required to meet metallurgical property requirements, including:
• • Gating methodology
  • Heat treatment parameters
  • Sand mold attributes

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage and coordinate technical input across foundry, tooling, and machining teams for new product development
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing processes

Customer & Internal Support

• Support Sales, Customer Service, and Quality teams in customer interactions related to casting design and manufacturing methods
• Provide technical guidance to Production Supervisors

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Apply statistical analysis and experimentation techniques to improve processes
• Participate in or lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Materials Science or related field preferred)
• 2–3 years of experience in Product or Process Engineering
• CAD experience required (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong understanding of:
• • Statistical analysis and data evaluation
  • Process improvement methodologies
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to work cross-functionally and interact directly with customers

Additional Expectations

• Effective collaboration across all levels of the organization
• Clear communication with peers, supervisors, and leadership
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications (e.g., GD&T) as needed

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100,000 – $160,000 annually