Product Engineer II

Sauder Manufacturing Co, New Haven, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5 : 00 AM

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company and is wholly owned by Sauder Woodworking Co. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets : Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses, and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, our work changes constantly with new technology, products, and ideas, but our values—how we treat our customers, suppliers, and each other—never change.

As a member of the Product Development Team, a Product Engineer II at Sauder Manufacturing Co. functions as an integral part of a dynamic engineering and cross-functional team, in an environment that requires creativity, attention to detail, an open mind, and great communication skills. This individual will be required to perform some or all of the job functions denoted below and to possess or be willing and able to acquire some or all of the qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to) :

• Collaborate and lead co-workers to discover innovative, cost-effective solutions that help maintain SMC's product leadership position in the marketplace.
• Prepare product cost analyses; participate in make / buy decisions and identification of potential sources.
• Function as a core member of cross-functional teams operating within Sauder's product development process.
• Plan and execute the projects identified in the new product roadmap for each business unit.
• Identify and execute product and CM improvements throughout the product life cycle.
• Develop new product concepts from initial feasibility, through detailed design and engineering, to launch.
• Perform product design risk and cost assessments; analyze, test, and optimize proposed solutions.
• Employ tolerance stack-up studies and advanced product quality planning tools / techniques as warranted.
• Construct prototypes to further develop and verify engineering and design direction.
• Identify and develop test plans for product based on BIFMA standards.
• Ensure manufacturing, assembly, and tooling standards can be met with product design.
• Model and assemble engineered concepts of new products in 3D space using SolidWorks.
• Ability to create basic motion studies in 3D space using SolidWorks.
• Create, release, and maintain assembly models and detailed component drawings in PDM.
• Develop, maintain, and manage complex product documentation including bills of material, critical characteristics, specifications, test plans, and engineering change notices.
• Perform a variety of tasks as required on multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience and Knowledge Required :

Leveraging design development tools such as FMEA, FEA, DFMA, GD&T, and / or VA / VE.

Key Attributes Required :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit in meetings or at a computer for 2-3 hours at a time. The employee will also be required to walk through the plants and engineering areas at various times during a typical week. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to work both in an office environment, as well as moving about and communicating on shop floor production and engineering environments. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific Outcomes to be delivered :

Health and Safety

Through your daily work, promote and maintain a safety culture – ensuring safe and healthy working conditions exist for all, with a personal regard for all safety policies and procedures.

Leadership

Model the company's values, with a positive and engaging attitude.

Build and sustain collaborative, trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to make decisions regarding business and strategic priorities.

Ensure the business unit's strategy is supported through operational objectives.

Talent Development

Ensure continual development of skills to higher levels of competency with the goals of meeting future business requirements.

Customer Service

Ensure the highest level of customer service is consistently provided to both our internal and external customers through your work.

Plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve product performance. Ensure policies, procedures, and practices enable the business unit to perform safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus, and a sweet furniture discount!

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disabled / Veteran

Sauder Manufacturing Co, New Haven, Indiana, United States of America

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