What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at ODRA Road Sweepers?
ODRA Road Sweepers is an engineering-focused manufacturer of chassis-mounted mechanical road sweepers, proudly designing and building durable, high-performance equipment for municipalities, contractors, and customers across North America and international markets. Our sweepers are recognized for their reliability, straightforward design, and long-term value. At ODRA, we are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering innovative products that perform in the toughest operating conditions. Learn more at ODRA Road Sweepers.
Product Engineer
Reporting to: Chief Operations Officer
Location: 705 S 48th Street, Grand Forks, ND
Position Summary:
The Product Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of ODRA Road Sweepers' products from concept through product launch and field support. Working collaboratively with international engineering design teams, production, purchasing and service, this position drives product innovation, resolves technical challenges, and improves product performance, quality and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Product Design & Development
- Drive the continuous improvement of existing products through design modifications, engineering analysis, and product validation.
- Collaborate with international engineering teams to develop new products and components through:
- Concept development and design
- Prototype evaluation
- Design validation
- Production testing and implementation
- Support engineering drawing revisions, bill of materials, and technical documentation.
- Cross-Functional Engineering Support
- Coordinate engineering activities across functions to ensure successful project execution.
- Partner with Purchasing to develop technical specifications, evaluate suppliers, and support sourcing activities.
- Partner with Design Engineering, Production Engineering and Operations to investigate and resolve product quality issues.
- Assist Service with field issue troubleshooting and repair guidance.
- Provide technical product expertise to Sales and Marketing.
- Engineering Change Management
- Coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) with Operations and Purchasing.
- Update engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
- Ensure engineering changes are reviewed, communicated, and implemented throughout the organization.
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Investigate product quality and reliability issues using structured root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Engineering Project Support
- Support facility design and improvement projects including cranes, vehicle lifting systems, and structural modifications.
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with Production Engineering and Operations on facility-related engineering initiatives as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5 years of product engineering or mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment, servicing of chassis mounted bodies, construction, or AG equipment
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Experience managing engineering changes (ECNs), bill of materials (BOMs), ERP systems, engineering document control and configuration management.
- Strong mechanical design, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing heavy equipment, mobile machinery, agricultural, construction, or industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
- Experience with FEA or engineering analysis tools.
Why You'll Love Working at ODRA
- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Stable day-shift schedule
- Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment
- Real opportunities to grow as the company grows
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000