Are you an engineer who has a passion for developing new products? Looking to build your product development experience, while working for a global company? Do your pride yourself on your ability to innovate and create out of the box designs? An opportunity to work as a Product Development Engineer at one of the most respected companies in the conveyor industry may be just what you need!

Flexco is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our team in our new state of the art facility in Walker, MI. The chosen candidate will collaborate with a global team to deliver new products and processes for a specific industry segment. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities: 

• Develop & design new and improved products in an efficient and timely manner.
• Follow approved product development process to conceptualize, evaluate feasibility, design, and develop new and/or significantly improved products to meet design requirements and features list as prioritized by Marketing and the Engineering Manager.
• Develops technology and product concepts through R&D and other market research activities.
• Assign and prioritize work for technical support personnel—test technician, designers / detailers. Supervises and/or mentors engineering interns.
• Coordinate with Tool Room to provide direction for, and functional requirements of prototypes, special equipment and tooling designed for LD & NT product lines.
• Define and coordinate internal & external (field) testing to understand product requirements and validate & verify new designs.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs, WPO, and suggestion system.
• Work on special projects as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)

Experience Requirements:

• Professional experience in the design and development of new mechanical and electro-mechanical products as an engineering intern is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and design mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or controls systems.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot most challenges these types of products, then lead effort to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Solidworks or equivalent is preferred.
• Skilled in application of fundamental engineering principles involving the calculation of failure analysis using stress, strain, and fatigue.
• Extensive knowledge of the mechanical properties of a variety of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, rubbers, plastics, and urethanes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated ability to engage directly with Flexco customers and external business partners through design concept presentations, site visits, and other business activities in a professional manner.
• Work experience in the design and development of new mechanical and electro-mechanical products as an Engineering Intern is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Exposed to elements in industrial environments
• Ability to travel to customer sites and work around conveyor systems

Flexco offers generous packages including:

• Remote work, up to 2 days a week, after training is complete 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on the first day of employment
• Pension plan
• 401k with 2% company match
• 4 weeks of vacation to start
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on being People First, Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking and always Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of the nation's "101 Best & Brightest Companies To Work For" by the National Association for Business Resources.

Are you interested in us? Please apply via our website, www.flexco.com, by choosing the “careers” link at the top of the page.

Flexco is an equal-opportunity employer. 

Keywords: Engineer, Engineering, New Product Development, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, Manufacturing, Conveyors