About this opportunity
Amsted Rail lists this Product Development Engineer opportunity in petersburg, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top employee-owned companies in the U.S., team members benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards, competitive pay, and strong benefits. POSITION SUMMARY
As a Product Development Engineer , you will be responsible for engineering product design and development of seal or bearing products to meet customer needs from conception to realization. A successful candidate will assist in growing the company by generating marketable-engineered products and becoming a part of a global design center of excellence across our business. You will work with our global product team at locations in Ningbo, China, Jaipur, India, Sahagun, Mexico, and beyond.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
Act as a driver of innovation within the seals engineering teams.
Establish and enforce good engineering practices for change management, documentation, new product introduction, product design, project management and continuous improvement
Work with customer product development teams to establish and meet requirements with finished product designs
Create and utilize design criteria and process capabilities for seal products
Support plant quality assurance efforts for operations, joint venture partners, and purchased components
Provide engineering support to joint venture partners when assigned
Patent innovations in the seal products as they are created
Create technical drawings and documentation for Seals and Forming business
Run or participate in DFMEAs as required to deliver products for Seals and Forming customers
Present compiled testing and product results to customers as part of the approval process when assigned
Work with Research and Test Center to execute testing required for the development or approval of new products
Compile capital project requests for NPI or other product related expenses
Develop and maintain process expertise for FEA, CAD, and design methodology including the attendance of training and conferences on an as needed basis
In conjunction with supply chain, interact with vendors to determine appropriate specifications and arrange for the evaluation, purchase and acceptance of equipment, materials or services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience
Proven track record of accomplishments and experiences
Willingness to travel, up to 25% of the time, as needed
Must have ability to exercise independent judgement and creativity in problem solving
Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization including the customer
Self-starter, effectively working alone or as a member of a team
Ability to communicate effectively with and persuade employees
Must have high attention to detail
Strong understanding of FEA modeling and empirical testing methods for product validation
Manufacturing experience a plus
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
High Volume stamping experience is a plus
Familiarity with IAFT 16949 is a plus
Rubber and plastic injection molding experience is a plus
Seal Design experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug (including THC)& background screening
Must wear company-provided personal protection equipment (PPE) in required areas
Ability to regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the office and manufacturing areas
Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, prior manufacturing experience a plus
Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?
Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of considered compensation)
401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
Competitive Pay: Competitive base salary based on education and experience, plus annual bonus potential and annual merit increase opportunities.
Career Growth: Company supported development opportunities, including training, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, and certification assistance.
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
Additional Offerings: Mentorship Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance available, and Employee Discount Programs
Who can apply
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