Product Engineer I
The Product Engineer I at Confidential Client is responsible for developing detailed actuator production packages including drawings, adaptation hardware design, and bills of materials to meet order specifications. This entry-level role involves close collaboration with manufacturing teams, processing engineering changes, and providing technical support to internal and external customers, ensuring efficient production and quality control.
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Role overview
This entry-level Product Engineer I role supports actuator product development and production documentation for a confidential client in the Engineering sector. You will create CAD drawings and production packages, generate bills of materials (BOMs), support manufacturing with assembly/test instructions, and work with cross-functional teams to implement engineering changes.
What you’ll do
- Develop actuator production/order packages that follow the order specification and capture technical requirements
- Create customer-specific actuator layout drawings using CAD (SolidWorks)
- Design custom adaptation hardware and components in CAD
- Generate accurate bills of materials (BOMs) and create new part records in the ERP system
- Produce special assembly and testing instructions for operations
- Interface with manufacturing to support assembly and troubleshooting
- Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) under guidance when needed
- Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders on a job-specific basis
Qualifications
- Entry-level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with SolidWorks (CAD) required
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ERP systems for BOM creation
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and communicate technical concepts clearly with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to support occasional shop-floor activities and limited travel
Working conditions
Office-based role with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments. No strenuous physical labor required. Must follow company safety policies and procedures.
Compensation & benefits
- Hourly range: $27.69 - $34.61 per hour (depending on experience)
- Benefits include:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays
- Parental leave and tuition reimbursement
Legal & compliance
This position is posted for Massachusetts (MA) and includes a stated hourly pay range in compliance with applicable pay-transparency requirements. The confidential client participates in E-Verify where applicable.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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