Product Engineer, Senior in Berne, Indiana at Micromatic LLC

Overview:

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects focusing on hydraulic rotary actuator design and applications within the waste management market. The ideal candidate will thrive in both team-oriented and individual work environments, demonstrating a strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and innovation. The Senior Engineer works closely with leadership, sales, and customers to shape product strategy while mentoring engineers and ensuring best-in-class engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Apply in-depth understanding of cost-effective manufacturing processes, GD&T, machining, and performance calculations to enhance product designs
2. Set technical direction and design standards for new and existing product lines
3. Review and approve customer applications and calculations for accuracy to ensure all requirements are fully met
4. Check engineering drawings, ERP BOM setup and pricing from other engineers
5. Act as the primary technical interface for strategic customers and key accounts
6. Support customer engagement initiatives, such as trade shows, customer visits, technical presentations and quote development
7. Lead complex customer issue resolution and root cause analysis
8. Manage large, multi-disciplinary development projects with significant scope and evaluation
9. Lead test lab projects, develop SOW, documentation, fixture design, test setup, perform testing and mentor level 1&2 Engineers on test lab projects
10. Mentor and develop Level 1 and Level 2 Engineers
11. Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and engineering efficiency
12. Travel as necessary (<10%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
• +10 years of experience in 3D design of fluid power products or equivalent experience (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
• Experience with BOM management in an ERP system
• Strong understanding of PPAP, capability analysis, GD&T and DFMEA
• Experience with hydraulic actuators, material evaluation and design for manufacturing
• Proven leadership in complex engineering projects