Lead Product Engineer

Overview

FECON, LLC is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio near Kings Island Amusement Park. FECON designs, builds, tests, sells and services equipment including the Bull Hog mulchers, the Stump Ex, and FTX tractors. We offer competitive wages, full health care benefits and a continuous learning culture for those who want to grow with the company.

Job Title : Lead Product Engineer

Manager Title : Director of Technical Services

FLSA Status : Exempt, Full-Time

Job Summary

The Lead Product Engineer is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of innovative, cost-effective product designs that are properly documented for manufacturing; the accurate, timely management of assigned projects; and provides technical expertise that assists in the resolution of production related issues.

Responsibilities

• Works with production teams and operations staff to coordinate the timing and understand the effects of design changes on Production. Ensures Floor Supervisors have possession of and comprehend the most current drawings, production changes, and build procedures. Seeks feedback from production on proposed process and design changes and implements changes as necessary.
• Performs engineering change notices (ECN) to drive the resolution of quality issues; assists with the implementation and execution of the ECN process.
• Acts as a technical product expert and resource to assist internal teams in resolving escalated product technical and operational issues as well as production, rework and critical technique issues.
• Collaborates with the manufacturing and engineering team to assist with finding cost reduction solutions; requests reports from the ERP system to aid in costing and design change decisions.
• Collaborate with Supplier Development Engineer and vendors on new product launches to assist in supply chain readiness. Will help troubleshoot reliability concerns and select new and existing components for products.
• Acts as a technical expert for field campaign information to assist Customer Service with repair or update documentation for all affected machines and ensure they are in working order.
• Participates in gate meetings to report out on project status, design or specification issues, etc.
• Designs, modifies, documents, and implements efficient, cost-effective, safe and reliable products using CAD software in accordance with defined timelines.
• Participates in team meetings to provide status updates, discuss changes, and prioritize tasks.
• Collaborates with the Design Engineering team on the development of new products. Provides insights and ideas for the feasibility and manufacturability of new products.
• Collaborates with Production Administration on the use of parts and design changes that affect inventory and ERP system information. Utilizes the ERP software to set up and revise part numbers and bills of materials.
• Reviews designs with the Engineering Manager for approval and feedback on alignment with product specifications, cost-effectiveness, safety, and reliability.
• Utilizes the Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering as a resource for coaching, guidance, and the prioritization of projects.
• Mentors and assigns tasks to co-ops as needed. Reviews and approves co-op designs to ensure alignment with product specifications, cost-effectiveness, safety and reliability.
• Participates in maintaining and conducting inventory to ensure an accurate account of parts and supplies available.
• Actively participates in engineering related continuing education and training. Utilizes supply vendors as an educational resource for the operation of new equipment and expertise on the innovation of supply usage in efforts to enhance the performance of FECON's products.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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