ABOUT THE POSITION:The Product Engineer is responsible for developing new suppliers, products, and maintaining product quality control, and ensuring timely delivery for the Misumi USA distribution organization. Priority consideration will be given to internal applicants. We offer a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two WFH. You will support the business by performing the following responsibilities:

• Research potential suppliers, materials, and processes to meet specifications.
• Negotiate purchasing terms and oversee introductory process for new products to ensure quality, cost, and delivery meet business needs.
• Provide/obtain accurate technical information to and from suppliers in a timely manner. 
• Promote and educate customers such as engineers, buyers or other professionals on products and services to increase sales both on and off-site.
• Ensure product development is done according to ISO procedures and meets all quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with procurement, customer service, sales, marketing, and management to ensure all assigned projects are completed in an efficient process and on schedule.
• Support efforts to gather and analyze market data to set pricing and maintain acceptable profit margins.
• Help create and maintain the website and product masters.
• Identify and implement process improvement activities.
• Help upper management with special assignments (i.e., Product research, customer research, market research, presentation information, inspection etc.).
• Develop trainings that can be used in the Misumi Master Class series.
• Work with customers on establishing the required specifications for potential new products, materials, and coatings.
• Analyze design problems using engineering and mathematical principles.
• Coordinate major engineering projects to ensure schedules are met.
• Work on special quotations for customers requiring components outside the catalog specs., producing part drawings to customer requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Robotics, Automation or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 1 years of experience in an engineer role.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and drive results to schedule.
• Strong multi-tasking and cross-functional skills.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment design preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of 3D CAD, Excel, Word, SQL and Outlook.
• Some travel may be required (up to 25%).

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU
MISUMI will provide the training you need to be successful in this role, as well as opportunities for growth and innovation in our team-oriented company culture. We have outstanding benefits and retirement plans that allow you to focus on successfully doing your job and exceeding customer expectations and the excitement that comes with growth. The part that matters most is you!MISUMI is the most comprehensive and user-friendly resource for factory automation components. With a vast selection of 80 sextillion standard and customized parts, MISUMI is an unmatched, one stop shop to meet customer specifications. We're committed to empowering customers to do incredible design work incredibly fast. We also are committed to our employees and are proud recipients of numerous Comparably awards honoring our President and our company culture.

MISUMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:

MISUMI USA, Inc. (“MISUMI”) complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and other applicable privacy laws. We may collect the following categories of personal information for purposes of the application and hiring process: name and contact information (phone number; mailing address; email address(es)); education and qualifications; employment history and experience; LinkedIn profile; and other information voluntarily provided by the applicant. Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to know, correct, delete, and/or limit the use of certain information collected by MISUMI. For further information, see our full privacy policy at https://us.misumi-ec.com/careers/privacy/california-privacy-rights/. If you have any concerns, please send an email to hr1@misumiusa.com.