What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical/Product Engineer position at Marmon-Herrington?
Marmon-Herrington Company
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Essential Responsibilities
Product Engineering & Sustaining Engineering
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Essential Responsibilities
Product Engineering & Sustaining Engineering
- Serve as the primary engineering resource for axle and transfer case product lines.
- Develop, maintain, and revise engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
- Create and manage part numbers, engineering change notices (ECNs), and product configuration records within company systems.
- Support new product introductions, product updates, and product enhancement initiatives.
- Identify and implement design improvements that enhance product quality, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, customer requirements, and regulatory specifications.
- Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing and operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve production efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for manufacturing and assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on waste reduction, quality improvement, throughput enhancement, and cost reduction.
- Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve product manufacturability and assembly processes.
- Support PFMEA, process improvements, work instructions, and production validation activities.
- Act as the primary engineering point of contact for warranty claims involving axle and transfer case products.
- Conduct detailed root cause analyses utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
- Monitor field performance data and identify trends that drive product reliability improvements.
- Provide technical recommendations and reports related to field failures and warranty performance.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop technical literature, product specifications, application guides, presentations, training materials, and competitive product analyses.
- Provide technical support for customer inquiries, product applications, and field related issues.
- Support customer visits, technical reviews, product demonstrations, and industry events as needed.
- Gather and analyze Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback and market insights to identify opportunities for product enhancement, diversification, and future product development.
- Translate customer and market requirements into actionable engineering initiatives and product roadmap recommendations.
- Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Service, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful product support and execution.
- Support supplier technical reviews and qualification activities.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and product validation testing activities.
- Assist in developing long-term strategies for axle and transfer case product growth and competitiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 3-7 years of experience in product engineering, mechanical engineering, application engineering, or sustaining engineering.
- Experience creating and maintaining engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, powertrain components, driveline products, axles, gear systems, or similar heavy-duty vehicle systems.
- Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Familiarity with CAD systems and PDM/ERP environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Experience with commercial vehicle, heavy-duty truck, axle, transfer case, driveline, off-highway, or AWD systems.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, or similar quality methodologies.
- Experience supporting field warranty investigations and customer-facing technical issues.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.