Product Development Engineer

BigTex TrailersAddison, TX

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Job Summary

We are looking for a talented product engineer to facilitate the design and manufacturability of our next line of exciting products. As a product engineer, you will be working closely with the design team to create industry-relevant products that meet company specifications. To ensure success as a product engineer, you should have excellent skills in communication, technology insights and application, analysis and design, good working knowledge of design software (Solid Works), and advanced troubleshooting skills. A top-notch product engineer will be able to transform ideas into high-end products that perfectly meet the needs of our customers.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a crucial contributor through the entire product development lifecycle from initial project orientation, design, development, prototyping and production.
Develop technology-based design ideas and concepts based on technology research.
Create sketches and visualizations of innovative applications to include rough technology and product designs using sketches and computer software
Assist in development of product configuration, production, and release. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Sales to ensure a smooth introduction.
Evaluate application feasibility and provide recommendation to the team. Compile test data and technical reports to support product validation and improvement.
Participate in cross-functional team that owns the action plans to deliver commercial products
Accountable partner in design, development, and prototyping. Collaborate with cross functional teams to aid in the production of media, instruction, and or visual content for new product launches
Create designs and specifications using computer software modeling techniques to ensure products conform to engineering design
Coordinate with sourcing / procurement team to identify and quality appropriate materials and components. Write Bill of Materials and escalate to teams accountable to action to ensure delivery to market timelines are accurate.

Education – Experience Requirements

Solid Works 3 years’ experience minimum

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field

Five years’ mechanical design and development experience should include knowledge of manufacturing environment

In-depth knowledge of CAD and / or CAM software (SolidWorks preferred). Ability to create 3-D models, assemblies and drawings preferred

Ability to visualize theoretical models and design ideas

A keen eye for detail

Advanced knowledge of design principles and techniques, mathematics, tolerances and interpretation of precision drawing and solid models, as well as finite element analysis (FEA)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good project management skills

Travel up to 30% as needed

Minimum of 3 years of technology application development and product design experience

Ability to thrive in a team environment

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Product Development Engineer • Addison, TX