Product Engineer at Ajulia Executive Search – Camanche, Iowa

• Location: Camanche, Iowa
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #25976

Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Product Engineer offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Product Engineer could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with customers to define project scope, technical requirements, and performance expectations; lead design reviews and support product validation activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing (across two locations), Engineering, and customers to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
• Develop detailed 2D and 3D product designs using SolidWorks, ensuring compatibility with manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and core competencies.
• Conduct internal, customer, and supplier design reviews to ensure product feasibility and performance.
• Create multi-cavity design models to support tool design and fabrication.
• Participate in manufacturing process development and implementation.
• Develop manufacturing work instructions and process control documentation.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot product and process issues, determine root cause, and implement effective corrective actions with proper documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct product validation testing, including dimensional verification and documentation.
• Support new technology research and evaluation initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Maintain an ongoing personal development plan to enhance technical and professional skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 20% as required to support business objectives.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (BS) in a technical discipline from an accredited institution with a minimum of three (3) years of product design experience using SolidWorks.
• An Associate degree (AA/AT) may be considered with extensive demonstrated product design experience.
• Experience designing consumer-based products is required; experience with molded pulp fiber products is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including detailed 2D/3D modeling, dimensioning, and tolerance creation.
• SolidWorks certification (intermediate level or higher) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with SolidWorks PDM is a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to identify potential design or tooling issues.
• Knowledge of tool construction and fabrication techniques preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Epicor and Mastercam is a plus.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while supporting day-to-day manufacturing needs.
• High sense of urgency balanced with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and foster positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including root cause analysis and sound decision-making under pressure.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $75K-$90K annually

Ask for: Kristy

Job Id: 25976

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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