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We have partnered with a large manufacturing company in the Sparta, IL area to provide them with a Product Engineer.

Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Responsibilities of the Product Engineer:

  • Provides project management and technical leadership in launch activities, ensuring the New Product Review process (NPR) is followed.
  • Maintains budgets within the guidelines for Tooling Manufacturing Order (TMO).
  • Establishes and receives approval for the cash flow.
  • Works within the Customer's Quality Management System requirements for product development, special characteristics, and submission guidelines. (APQP, NMR, SQAM, QS are examples of these specifications).
  • Performs procurement functions, which includes, establishing performance specifications on all purchases such as gage R&R, production rates, quality levels and machine efficiencies.
  • Supports Manufacturing Engineering in the development of die cast, M&A, and material flow processes.
  • Participates in or leads in the creation of testing matrix that assures product and process validation.
  • Handles post launch activities and engineering changes.
  • Leads and manages all customer-driven and internal product changes. Assesses the impact of customer or any requested changes on product shape, manufacturability, process, function, special characteristics, and quality. Assesses the impact of changes on product financials (amortization balance) and capacity (volume/cycle time changes).
  • Participates in design reviews for new products, tools, processes, and equipment. Reviews designs for manufacturability and performs risk assessments.
  • Leads all design efforts for product, components and tooling for die cast and M&A operations.
  • Participates in die cast and machining and assembly equipment run-offs.
  • Assists in quoting the costs and timing associated with changes on products.
  • Issues purchase orders to suppliers for work associated with product engineering changes.
  • Authors and keeps timeline associated with implementing product changes.
  • Provides oversight of tooling, process, and document changes associated with the requested change and with assistance from Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.
  • Participates in lean manufacturing initiatives and incorporates lean and continuous improvement concepts in work activities and completion of projects.
  • Participates in quality audits of production processes to assure current production meets expectations of defined requirements.
  • Participates in customer complaint reviews and 8-D process for completing corrective actions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements of the Product Engineer:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
    • 5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial preferably in high volume machining or die-cast environment
    • 5+ years engineering experience in design review for new product, tooling, processes and equipment
    • 7+ years of progressive work experience in Engineering in a manufacturing environment
    • 2+ years experience in project management, including meeting facilitation and presentation experience
    • Proficient in CAD, PQ2, GD & T and 5s
    • Understanding of SPC techniques and programs
    • Understanding of gating, runner design, PQ2 diagrams, atomization, gate velocity and tool design
    • Knowledgeable in mold flow modeling simulations and interpretations
    • Experience with lean manufacturing
    • Proficient in Word and Excel
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Able to write work instructions, develop and write moderately complex specifications, documents, training materials and manuals

    Benefits of the Product Engineer:

    • Medical Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Retirement Plans

    About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

    Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please join one of our groups on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2901

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