Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical - Bridgeton Missouri

Company: Hunter Engineering Company
Location: Bridgeton, Missouri
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Are you passionate about developing and designing best-in-class mechanical equipment? Were hiring a Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical for our companys headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:Passion for Product Design with a focus on DFMACreative outside of the box design mentalityAbility to problem solve and analyze product application issues and drive them to root cause resolution.Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2022, 2023 & 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.As a Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical:What you will do:Identify and execute product improvements and cost out opportunities on released productsCollaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and ManufacturingSelect parts, materials, and manufacturing processes to achieve reliable product function that satisfies project scope criteriaValidate concepts through analysis and testing which may include the design of test fixtures and special instrumentationDesign parts and assemblies utilizing appropriate material types and manufacturing processesLead and participate in multiple projects simultaneouslyAdditional duties as assignedRequired Qualifications Include:3+ years of Product Support or Project Engineering experienceBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Mechanical DesignMust be a proactive, creative self-starter, and proficient with CAD (Creo preferred)Proficient in MS Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Excellent time management and organizational skillsEffective communication skills across all levels of the organizationPreferred Qualifications Include:3-5 years of product or machine design experienceProven Project Management experienceExperience with sheet metal design, mechanism design, machined metal parts, injection molded plastic parts, material selection, and system integrationValue Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) experienceManufacturing Engineering experienceBackground in Lean Manufacturing and RCCA through formal or relevant experienceHunter Fosters a Culture of:Innovation & Continuous ImprovementAppreciation & RecognitionAdvancement OpportunitiesPay for PerformanceSome Benefits and Perks Include:Industry Leading HealthcareIndustry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor ContributionGenerous Paid Time AwayTuition Reimbursement ProgramParental LeaveFree Onsite Fitness & Recreation CenterOur people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to align people and innovation to drive excellence?IND2by Jobble More...

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