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What they do
A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
$87,752 / year median in Wisconsin
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description:
Description:
CentroMotion-Weasler Engineering West Bend, WI Product Engineer Position Summary:
Responsible for sustaining existing products by guiding designers in daily work and standards application. Creates prototype drawings by adapting existing components and designs. Supports sales, and manufacturing with accurate, timely, manufacturable configurations that meet customer requirements while leveraging existing product platforms.Key Responsibilities:
Sustaining Activity- Guide designers in daily work and standards application
- Support change documentation as prototypes transition to production
Inquiry Activity:
- Develop preliminary drawings from customer requirements
- Reconfigure existing designs, assemblies, and components for new applications
- Ensure configurations meet design standards, product rules, and constraints
- Modify CAD models, assemblies, and BOMs for custom configurations
- Ensure drawings are accurate and aligned with manufacturing capabilities Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
- 2-5 years in design, drafting, or application/configuration engineering
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar
- Strong attention to detail within defined design frameworks
- Ability to translate technical requirements into practical designs
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with BOM structures and ERP systems
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, and assembly processes
Typical Work Profile:
- 60% Sustaining Activity
- 40% Inquiry activity
Success Metrics:
- Accuracy and manufacturability of released designs
- Successful engineering changes
- Turnaround time on prototype drawings/
BOMs Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
- Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.
- 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.
- Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.
- $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.
- Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.
- Clean and safe work environment.