Product Engineer

About the role

We feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Work Status: Hybrid

Position Summary

The Product Engineer designs, develops and verifies new and existing products and platforms. They construct models and build prototypes, calculate and analyze test results, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions. They develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science. The Product Engineer also collaborates with other departments, such as manufacturing, quality, production and purchasing to ensure product design meets company goals.

Measures of success

• Accurate determination and documentation of functional requirements for mechanical components and assemblies
• Effectively designed and documented mechanical components that meet requirements, including internal and regulatory standards
• Effective troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical problems in projects, production or service
• Organized and well-planned work with on time completion of deliverables

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Design, develop, and validate new and existing products and platforms.
• Construct models and build prototypes; calculate and analyze test results and prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.
• Perform basic and advanced engineering calculations to support design decisions and product specifications.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including design processes, assembly instructions, product specifications, test plans and project findings. \
• Ensure products comply with relevant industry and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems in projects, production, or service.
• Provide technical support including material selection, mechanical design and analysis, tolerances, and testing.
• Create and manage engineering change orders (ECO), temporary change notices (TCN), and oversee the disposition of First Article Inspections (FAI) and Material Defect Reports (MDR).
• Conduct Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to identify quality and reliability issues prior to production and ensure products meet cost targets and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and align with company quality standards.
• Write engineering standards to improve designs, troubleshooting, and assembly procedures.
• Participate in quality investigations as assigned to identify root cause, develop solutions, and issue formal recommendations.
• Drive new product designs and product modifications from initial design through production using effective use of Computer Aided Design tools like Statistical, Motion, Finite Element Analysis.
• Lead technical design reviews of components and systems.
• Assist other departments in the preparation of manuals and sales literature on assigned projects; analyze historical and current designs to meet customer specifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure materials and components meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Provide engineering support throughout the production process to resolve design-related issues and improve product performance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies, attend conferences to enhance knowledge and professional skills.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• 7+ years of related engineering experience
• P roficien t in C omputer Aided Design (C AD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (SolidWorks preferred), tolerance analysis and G eometric D imensioning and T olerancing (GD&T)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of conducting detailed analysis to address design challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and solutions to a broad audience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Minimal travel as need to support projects, training or conferences

Work Environment

• This position works primarily in an office environment using computer s and technology.
• Verbal and auditory capability are required.
• Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent.
• Safety gear is required in these areas.

• This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.
• This position has no direct reports.

Benefits

With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.

Taco employees benefit from a company that

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

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