Product Engineer, L1

Job Summary:

The Product Engineer Level 1 is responsible for participating in the design and development of new products from concept to production and the improvement of existing products in the AFI portfolio by preparing engineering information and supporting the AFI teams in Plymouth and our manufacturing facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participate in the product development of such items as wire harness assemblies, and connector products which satisfy customer needs within scheduling and budgetary parameters. This also may include the modification of existing designs and proprietary items.

Leads the creation or updates of assembly and component part drawings; controls and conducts the distribution of drawings to customers and all related departments.

Supports testing activities.

Support customer technical design reviews.

Develop and maintain cost table information in support of sales activities.

Interface with customers to provide project information.

Provides engineering information for manufacturing. This includes product specifications, cost breakdowns, bill of material breakdown, etc.).

Review customer specifications and determine product design and testing requirements.

Serve as a customer interface, visit customer design staff and assembly plants (start up support and hands on assembly). Assist with assembly plant problems and develops resolution action plans.

AFI quality department support. Supports and back up for the AFI Customer support engineer.

As needed, travel to Furukawa facilities outside the US, and customer manufacturing locations for quality issue support and interface to Furukawa QA department to resolve customer issues. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

English communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to speak Spanish or Japanese is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering.

Blueprint reading and creating.

Thorough knowledge of MS office products, excel, project, and so on.

Use of Catia Software and additional CAD software. Education and Experience:

Two years of prior engineering experience or at least three years of completed course work in an engineering or engineering technology program.

Familiarity with plastic mold parts design and electro-mechanical products in nature.

Experience in wire harness design. 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 regularly required to talk and hear

the employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms

specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

the position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds

Core Competencies:

Planning & Results Orientation: Invests time in upfront planning to achieve organizational goals and objectives while meeting quality standards, following the appropriate processes, and demonstrating continued commitment.

Problem Solving & Decision Making: Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations.

Creativity & Innovation: Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities and find new and better ways of doing things. Encourages experimentation and accepts failure as a driver of innovation.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Capable of working well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual goals, team goals, department goals, and/or other organizational goals. Values diverse perspectives and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.

Communication: Effectively and appropriately interacts in English with others to build relationships, influence others, and facilitate the sharing of ideas and information. Uses tact and diplomacy to navigate difficult situations. Relays key messages by creating a compelling story, targeted to specific audiences.