Hybrid Product Engineer II at Dynamic Manufacturing

Dynamic Manufacturing is hiring a Product Engineer to join our growing team!  The Product Engineer holds responsibility for all technical aspects of the customer transmission or drivetrain component. You will be a technical expert regarding function, components, materials, assembly, disassembly, and application of the defined product. 

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer: 

• An Engaging Work Environment
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co-manage the launch of new product lines alongside the Operations Launch Manager, ensuring alignment with business and product strategies.
• Lead the launch of new variants for existing product lines, driving all phases of the project lifecycle and ensuring smooth integration.
• Mentor and train less experienced Product Engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and helping them develop professional skills.
• Provide leadership in resolving production and quality challenges, often taking charge of the efforts to identify and fix issues in facilities, equipment, or processes.
• Act as the lead Engineer for a product line, holding comprehensive technical knowledge of all components and functionality of transmissions and drive units.
• Create, manage, and maintain system documentation, including A-Charts, BOMs, ECIs, and build charts, ensuring they are accurate and up-to-date.
• Interface directly with customers to negotiate deadlines, scope of work, and priorities, providing expert technical solutions to customer challenges.
• Serve as a technical resource for all departments, including sales, marketing, legal, test engineering, and manufacturing engineering, offering critical insights into product functionality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and Applications Engineers to create and optimize efficient disassembly and assembly production lines.
• Partner with Test Engineers to determine the required tests, controls, and limits for transmission testing, ensuring alignment with performance and quality standards.
• Manage cost-saving projects, including salvage processes, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency
• Interface with customers directly to negotiate project timelines, scope, and priorities, ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded.
• Provide authoritative technical information to customers and other internal departments, contributing to successful customer interactions and product implementations.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers, helping them develop their technical knowledge and project management skills.
• Lead or participate in training sessions, seminars, and meetings to stay updated on industry developments and best practices.
• Lead efforts in cost-saving initiatives, including salvage processes, and participate in quality improvement projects that address production and process issues.
• Use Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement techniques to minimize waste, improve product quality, and streamline processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Applications, and Test Engineers to ensure product and process alignment.
• Lead or contribute to root-cause analysis efforts to identify and solve technical problems in product development and production processes.
• Participate in and sometimes lead Continuous Improvement activities, including Lean, Kaizen, SMED, and 5S initiatives aimed at driving operational excellence.
• Stay ahead of technological advancements by actively participating in continuing education programs and promoting new innovations within the team.
• Take the lead in pursuing continuing education opportunities to maintain technical proficiency and stay ahead of emerging technologies in the field.
• Encourage and support professional growth within the team, ensuring that less experienced engineers are developing the skills necessary for career advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or another engineering-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering concepts and ability to conduct experiments using battery cyclers, hi-pot testers, Battery Management Systems, and other battery testing equipment (if applicable)
• Strong understanding of automotive transmission functionality and components, with hands-on experience in disassembling and reassembling automotive transmissions.
• Proficient in creating and managing documentation such as APQP, PFEMA, Control Plans, and Process Flows.
• Familiar with IATF 16949 systems, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures in product development.
• Working knowledge of EV battery management systems, charging infrastructure, and high voltage power electronics
• Capable of troubleshooting and resolving common issues in product design, production, and testing environments.
• Solid understanding of error-proofing concepts and automotive test systems, with the ability to apply them in practice.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, able to provide clear, concise technical information to customers, internal teams, and management.
• Proactive in Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, working to streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies.
• Able to collaborate effectively with Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Designers, and Test Engineers to optimize production lines and ensure product quality.
• Provides technical leadership in day-to-day activities, assisting senior engineers and mentoring junior engineers, as needed.
• Expected to take ownership of certain product lines and variants, guiding projects from concept to execution.
• Actively involved in Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives, with a focus on operational efficiency and quality improvements.
• Provides technical support in customer-facing situations and internal discussions, contributing to problem-solving in production or development challenges.