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:

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
Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (SolidWorks preferred), tolerance analysis and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)