Force Motion Group (FMG) is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to design and support engineered-to-order products and nitrogen gas springs at our Brecksville, OH facility. This role turns customer requirements into accurate 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials that production can build with confidence. The Product Engineer also supports process improvement and sales growth initiatives, and mentors team members and co-ops.
Key Responsibilities
- Design engineered systems in SolidWorks, creating and updating 3D models and drawings (component, assembly, and customer approval drawings) that meet customer specifications and company design standards.
- Create bills of materials, specifications, and operating instructions in the company ERP system, and check drawings and documentation before release so production builds it right the first time.
- Develop CNC programs using 3D CAD/CAM software to support efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert on engineered systems and nitrogen gas springs, and support internal and external customers and sales growth initiatives as needed.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to design products, lead process improvements, and carry capital projects from concept through execution.
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems, driving root cause analysis to long-term solutions.
- Lead internal and external resources on projects of varying scale, keeping work on track for safety, budget, and schedule.
- Ensure projects meet regulatory, safety, environmental, and reliability requirements.
- Mentor team members and co-ops to build technical capability across the team.
- Performs duties as assigned by management.
- Adhere to company Code of Ethics.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 7+ years of hands-on product and project engineering experience in an industrial operation that includes machining.
- Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, with strong skills in SolidWorks, Esprit, or other similar tools.
- Familiarity with machining equipment, including multi-axis mills, lathes, boring mills, and general manufacturing equipment.
- Proven success managing multiple projects while meeting safety, budget, quality, and timeline requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving approach to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across departments and with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to program complex CNC machines (4 or more axes) is preferred.
- Working knowledge of industry quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100D is preferred.
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers or co-ops is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%, including international assignments during critical project phases.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Physical Demands:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands and fingers to handle paperwork, boxes, files, cabinets, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to effectively interface with customers and coworkers for a full workday.
- Lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee can perform functions that require manual and finger dexterity, including the ability to lift to 50 lbs. individually.
Work Environment:
- The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee has exposure to a normal office environment.