Product Engineer

EJ has an immediate opening for a Product Engineer

Generous Benefit Package that includes: 

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ:  We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location:  Tavares, FL

SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and implements fabrication product design and quality program for EJ Fabrication operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

• Evaluate customer requests for new custom products; prepare standards, drawings (SolidWorks), and job quotes.
• Reports directly to the Engineering Manager for direction and guidance.
• Collaborate with sales and customers to provide engineering consultation and support on our various products.
• Design and implement new products; create BOMs, implement standards, support the design of tooling and fixturing for manufacturing.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost/profitability evaluations for new products.
• Establish and manage product quality inspection, audit, and review processes from quote to production.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support customer complaint investigations.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement and quality systems tools.
• Promote safety awareness and ensure compliance with organizational safety expectations.
• Uphold company culture, mission, vision, and core values

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, skill, 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. in Engineering or Engineering Technology) or a combination of an associate’s degree with relevant drafting and fabrication experience.  1–2 years of related experience required; 5+ years in a fabrication environment preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to conceptualize verbal project directives and translate them into technical designs.
• Skilled in drafting design and shop drawings using SolidWorks.
• Proficient in spreadsheet creation and data analysis.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and manufacturing processes
• Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, VBA) is a plus.

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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions and moving mechanical parts and moderate noise level typical of manufacturing environment.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.