Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified Product Engineer for a direct hire role with our client in Goleta, CA. The Product Engineer will help expand the design and production of electric vehicle and energy storage system battery components and assemblies by working with other groups including Business Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, R&D and Quality. The Product Engineer is responsible for technical communication, specifications, and performance for new and mature products. The Product Engineer also generates or supports process and cost modeling for part and project quotations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer technical communication via email, phone, web meeting, and face to face meetings
Component and assembly design support
Product technical specification development and refinement
Design for manufacturability in coordination with other company groups
Cost and process modeling
New product build planning and coordination support
Product verification and validation testing support
Product qualification management
Part and process data package compilation support
Voice of the customer within company
Bridge between customer needs and company's manufacturing capability
Technical marketing support
Contribute to regularly scheduled company-wide status updates on all active programs
QAULIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Part dimension inspection methods and equipment familiarity
Basic materials and material science understanding
Solid modeling capability (SolidWorks preferred)
Stress and vibration analyses understanding
Finite element analysis familiarity (ANSYS preferred)
Statistical data analyses, experimental design and SPC familiarity
Project management capability
Creative and open-minded approach
Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude
Strong multitasking and time management skills
Work Environment: Typical desk/office environment, some work in press room, tool room, clean room and lab areas. Some exposure to loud manufacturing operation noise