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Who We Are…
At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.
What We Offer…
At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:
- Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
- Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Michelin Stock Purchase Program
Michelin Tire Rebate Program
- Career Development in a Global Organization
- A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment
Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future
What we’re looking for…
As a key member of our Product Development team, you will:
- Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements
- Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups
- Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions
- Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions
- Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items
- Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability
- Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues
- Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices
- Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA)
- Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs
- Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control
- Maintain drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions
- Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback
- Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management
- Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams
- Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.
What We’re Looking For…
We’re seeking a proactive, safety-conscious team player who:
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Has strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management
- Understands engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance
- Can interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Is skilled in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management
- It is detail-oriented and capable of managing revision control and drawing databases
- It is comfortable leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts
- Is willing to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs
- Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Actively promotes company values and adheres to EHS policies and procedures
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products