What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Synectics Inc.?
Roles & Responsibilities
- Ability to perform all safety critical functions.
- The product must be built to the designated specs approved and cannot be deviated or substituted.
- The control, performance and tolerance are essential for the part to function so that it does not jeopardize public safety or its compliance with government regulations.
- Must be able to recognize and call the critical characteristic symbols as listed on the blueprints.
- Design, develop, quote and release into production assigned On-Highway, Off-Highway, and Distribution Market Segment projects.
- Create and release preproduction CAD models and drawings.
- Provide support and information to Sales, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Drafting and Customer Service on the products you design, quote and release into production.
- Provide Product Field Support, Design Engineering, Product Engineering and Program Management support to external customers.
- Team Leader and Project Manager responsibilities including writing and update of project management schedules.
- Manages Part Number Assignment.
- Submits product costing request to Product Cost Analyst.
- CFT meetings and Customer meetings.
- Coordination of production release activities with Product Release Engineering.
- Engineering changes.
- Review customer drawings and specifications, ensuring company compliance with those specifications and preparing discrepancy reports.
- Write and present the following engineering analysis reports to customers:
- Load/Stress analysis
- System Safety Analysis (MTBF, Maintainability, FMECA)
- FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode)
- DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report)
- QPP, QTP, QTR (Qualification Program Plan, Qualification Test Procedure, Qualification Test Report)
- Weight Analysis
- Performs basic testing and supports customer trials, including on-site prototype & pilot builds.
- PDR and CDR presentation to customers (Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review)
- Problem solving and failure analysis reports.
- Attend trade shows and participates in industry events.
- Follow all 6S & Safety Guidelines:
- Safety
- Sort
- Straighten
- Scrub
- Standardize
- Sustain
- Other duties as assigned.
- 2-5 years' experience in a commercial equipment / vehicle environment.
- B.S.M.E., B.S.E.E., B.S.E.T. (Engineering Technology) or equivalent industry related experience.
- The ability to work in an environment that is dynamic and demanding, applying a broad product range to a diverse customer base. This requires a positive mindset and solution based thinking focused on results whilst delivering superior customer service and value.
- The work intake will constantly change. Flexibility in thinking is therefore essential to optimize the use of the skills and abilities to achieve maximum results.
- The Engineer must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be capable of interactions at all levels and of particular importance - externally at our customers from initial concept to production release.
- The communication of problems and constraints in achieving objectives to functions at all levels is important.
- Confidence and resilience are attributes that are essential to succeed when working with often difficult and demanding customers when the going gets tough.
- Data entry
- 70% of the time sitting
- Lifting no more than 50lbs
- Climate controlled environment
- Some bending/stooping
- This position requires travel by car and air, estimate 25%
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000