Summary/Objective

The Product Engineer is responsible for leading the product launch and life cycle support for the integration of materials, methods, equipment, tools, and process development necessary to bring new production as well as the long term management and continuous improvement of assigned products. Support production with manufacturing processes, work instructions, process and equipment troubleshooting, and production efficiencies.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaison between customer and Core Molding Technologies for product launches and established assigned molding programs
• Documentation of all program issues
• Lead and coordinate activities as part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for product launches.
• Applies or reviews engineering analysis to ensure part design, tool design, materials selection and manufacturing process will yield acceptable product fit, form, and function to customer requirements
• Develop and maintain accuracy of Bills of Materials and product routers
• Review Purchase Orders for accuracy
• Lead and coordinate product or process changes through validation and implementation into production
• Work closely with tool shops and secondary equipment suppliers for initial builds and ongoing engineering changes and process improvements.
• Develop and manage work instructions
• Continuous Improvement of existing molding programs to increase profitability, reduce scrap, reduce waste, and downtime reduction
• Work with internal and external resources to resolve product or production issues
• Lead or assist in corrective or preventive action root cause analysis, implementation and verification
• Other additional miscellaneous duties
• All other duties as directed by supervisor

Organizational Performance Competencies:

1. Customer Commitment - Focus efforts on exceeding internal and external customer expectations and improving customer satisfaction. Respond quickly and take appropriate action to identify and exceed customer needs.
2. Team & Collaboration - Dedication to building collaborative relationships throughout the organization. Seeks and supports ideas for improvement. Willingly share information about ideas and works cooperatively to resolve issues or concerns.
3. Commitment to Quality & Continuous Improvement - Seek to improve processes and quality, making recommendations as appropriate. Monitor own work. Seek and accept constructive feedback to ensure accuracy.
4. Integrity, Accountability, Dependability - Uphold company core values and support ethical and responsible behavior. Follow through on commitments. Is reliable and meet attendance standards.
5. Initiative - Exercise sound independent judgment within established limits of authority. Self-directed and requires minimal supervision.
6. Planning & Organizing Work - Ability to optimize time and resources to achieve expected results. Effectively prioritize and organize work to fully contribute to team efforts.

Required Competencies

Business Acumen, Communication, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Engineering process knowledge, Leadership & Navigation, Relationship management, Statistical and analytical knowledge, and Ethical Practice.

Supervisory Responsibility

There are no direct reports of this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing floor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and does require daily shop-floor presence and interaction with other departments and employees.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. In addition, the employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. In addition, this position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is limited and primary local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected from time to time that is by the customer or Engineering Manager

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 4 year's experience in automotive supplier environment QS/ISO systems
• 2 years of experience in reinforced fiberglass industry (open and closed molding practices), and compression molding
• 1 year of experience with FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP and APQP
• Track record of leading and implementing continuous improvement, scrap reduction, and cost-out initiatives in a manufacturing facility
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Professional communication skills and ability to effectively work and build strong working relationships with customers after work or during weekend needs
• Well organized and strong planning abilities with strong organizational, administrative skills; strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player; maintain positive, supportive, and appreciative attitude
• Good time-management skills

Preferred Education, Qualifications, and Experience

• 5 years experience in an engineering manufacturing role
• Controls and low voltage electrical knowledge
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Automotive / manufacturing experience

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.