Product Assurance Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: ASHTABULA, OH 44004  TITLE:   Product Engineer REPORTS TO:   Director of Expansion DEPARTMENT:   Plant Office LOCATION   POH FLSA STATUS:   Non Exempt ___    Exempt _X_ REVISION DATE:     ORIGINAL DATE:   February 24, 2022     SUMMARY   The Product Engineer will provide extensive manufacturing data and suggestions to ensure effective production process is in place and interact with various departments through projects, to meet the company’s current and future growth objectives within existing or future expansion projects.  Will analyze plant requirements, design, manufacturing methods and procedures, process improvement, technical understanding, documentation and technology to optimize all phases of research and production.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.   Involvement with new product, process and quality planning, BOM reviews, and tooling reviews to support designed parts and process changes. Liaise with related departments for timely execution of the action items. Controls product structure and process by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions. Develops product objectives by reviewing product proposals and plans; conferring with management. Determines product responsibilities by identifying product raw materials, specifications and key physical properties; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from potential vendors. Determines product specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates. Prototyping new products; preparing special samples and enduring the accuracy of product against design drawings. Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests. Analyze the costs, materials and labor requirements and as well, communicate any changes related to and not limited to tooling, layouts (to improve capacity load of product) and material handling to constantly improve the manufacturing process. Assist with project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements. Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing knowledge and experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials, specifically sheet molding compound (SMC) and compression molding experience a plus.   COMPUTER SKILLS Must be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package.   LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.    WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled. The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment). Qualifications  TITLE:   Product Engineer REPORTS TO:   Director of Expansion DEPARTMENT:   Plant Office LOCATION   POH FLSA STATUS:   Non Exempt ___    Exempt _X_ REVISION DATE:     ORIGINAL DATE:   February 24, 2022     SUMMARY   The Product Engineer will provide extensive manufacturing data and suggestions to ensure effective production process is in place and interact with various departments through projects, to meet the company’s current and future growth objectives within existing or future expansion projects.  Will analyze plant requirements, design, manufacturing methods and procedures, process improvement, technical understanding, documentation and technology to optimize all phases of research and production.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.   Involvement with new product, process and quality planning, BOM reviews, and tooling reviews to support designed parts and process changes. Liaise with related departments for timely execution of the action items. Controls product structure and process by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions. Develops product objectives by reviewing product proposals and plans; conferring with management. Determines product responsibilities by identifying product raw materials, specifications and key physical properties; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from potential vendors. Determines product specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates. Prototyping new products; preparing special samples and enduring the accuracy of product against design drawings. Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests. Analyze the costs, materials and labor requirements and as well, communicate any changes related to and not limited to tooling, layouts (to improve capacity load of product) and material handling to constantly improve the manufacturing process. Assist with project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements. Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Engineering or Business from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing knowledge and experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and materials, specifically sheet molding compound (SMC) and compression molding experience a plus.   COMPUTER SKILLS Must be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package.   LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management.   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.    WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled. The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment).