What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer [metal manufacturing equipment] position at W3Global?
About The Role:
We're looking for a hands-on Product Development Engineer to drive innovation and improvement across our product lines. You'll take ideas from concept to production-designing in SolidWorks, working side-by side with production teams, and ensuring our products are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture.
What You'll Do:
Required Skills & Experience:
We're looking for a hands-on Product Development Engineer to drive innovation and improvement across our product lines. You'll take ideas from concept to production-designing in SolidWorks, working side-by side with production teams, and ensuring our products are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture.
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop new products and improve existing ones.
- Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and process instructions.
- Estimate production costs and optimize designs for manufacturability.
- Lead multiple projects from start to finish, keeping timelines on track.
- Partner with production to solve real-time shop floor challenges.
- Continuously improve product performance, safety, and profitability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and manufacturing.
- Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas and designs make a real impact.
- Work hands-on with products from concept to production-see your work come to life.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and recognition for your contributions.
- A culture that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 years in a manufacturing environment with a strong mechanical background.
- SolidWorks proficiency (5 years) with strong parametric modeling and bottoms-up design.
- Skilled with measuring equipment, reverse engineering, and part inspection.
- Knowledge of machining, welding, sheet metal, and general shop practices.
- Ability to design for manufacturability and serviceability with creative problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with production teams and vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- SolidWorks surfaces and sheet metal modeling.
- Experience with welding processes, tooling, and fixture design.
- Basic electronics (wiring harnesses).
- Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- Broad understanding of machine structures, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong 3D CAD expertise in SolidWorks required.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical systems is a plus depending on assignment.