Objective

The Product Engineer translates manufacturing design inputs into documented Ramco outputs for its departments, employees, and suppliers. 

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise about product performance
• Provide a comprehensive review of customer product drawings, requirements, specifications, and industry requirements at award of business.  Review quote to confirm all requirements were followed
• Translate product requirements into internal drawings, Bill of Operation, Bill of Materials, and Work Instructions as needed. Create part numbers in the ERP system
• Coordinate information to Quality, Purchasing, and/or Manufacturing/Operations
• Lead Engineering Department in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Product Conformance and Safety (PCS) through understanding of part function.  Work with customer and Sales to communicate all requirements
• Participate in customer presentations as necessary, develop technical presentation materials, in complete performance testing and create technical summaries or professional technical analysis reports as required
• Update job knowledge by studying trends in fastener engineering; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations
• Enhance the department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Responsible for following personal and departmental Quality Assurance requirements
• Other various duties, as assigned, aligned with meeting company or departmental objectives

Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills – Treats others with courtesy and respect regardless of their status or position; keeps emotions under control; approaches others in a tactful manner; maintains confidentiality; effectively separates personal issues and problems from work responsibilities and activities
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly, confidently, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication – Writes clearly, accurately, and informatively; presents numerical data accurately and effectively; can read and interpret written technical information
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit, shares knowledge and experience
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a tolerant, respectful, and harassment-free environment
• Ethics – Maintains confidentiality; works ethically and with integrity; upholds personal and organizational values
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values
• Planning / Organizing – Uses time efficiently; strives to understand and satisfy priorities
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; continuously strives to increase knowledge and skills
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; is not satisfied with anything less than 100% conformance with all requirements
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly while maintaining quality of work
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions and security issues
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with alternate plan; shows a willingness to perform any task required to meet the company’s goals and objectives, and its commitments to its customers

Required Education and Experience

• 0-3 years Product Engineering or similar experience. Automotive industry and/or previous fastener experience desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering Technology preferred.  Relevant job experience in lieu of Engineering Degree acceptable.

Preferred Skills

Print and specification reading and interpretation and creation using AutoCAD Inventor, Strong Mechanical aptitude, Process Improvement mindset, Analyzing Information, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Continual Improvement, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with Complexity, Statistics, Lean workplace, general knowledge of manufacturing and machining practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The person in this position frequently is required to walk and climb stairs. Also, it is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The partner must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Product Engineer will frequently spend time on the manufacturing floor as well as in the office.  While on the manufacturing floor, the Product Engineer will be required to wear eye and hearing protection.  Safety-toed shoes are highly recommended around and on manufacturing equipment.

Salary : $52,000 - $60,000