Product Engineer

Summary

***Must be able to work onsite in Bolingbrook, IL

DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep infrastructure safe and secure every single day.

The Product Engineer will support the design, development, and optimization product lines. This hands-on role will serve as a key link between product engineering, quality assurance, and production to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective products for all business units within DYWIDAG.

Essential Functions

• Design, Develop, implement, and optimize new and existing products.
• Strong knowledge of mainly steel material and sourcing.
• Provide engineering support to the production team to resolve issues, improve efficiencies, and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, purchasing, operations, and vendors) to support product lifecycle management.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze production data and recommend improvements for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for product or process non-conformities.
• Create and maintain documentation including work instructions, process flows, and product specifications.
• Maintain data base, create part numbers, add them in Navision/ERP system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Min 4–6 years of experience in a product engineering role, preferably in the construction materials or heavy industrial sectors.
• PE license in any state is preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of ERP or Navision systems and production planning tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.

Competencies

• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality and supports company values.
• Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.
• Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.
• Knowledgeable about how organizations work; gets things done both through formal and informal channels; effectively maneuvers through complex political situations.
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions and helps team leader to meet goals.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required (up to 15%) for supplier visits, training, or support at other DYWIDAG facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Regularly required to bend, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

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Safer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We’re looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

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