Product Engineer

Description

Britten, Inc. is a veteran-owned (VOSB), creative production house dedicated to delivering innovative signage, displays, and event branding solutions that make our customers stand out in a crowd. For 35+ years, we’ve leveraged our state-of-the art design, printing, fabrication, and manufacturing capabilities to propel high-impact campaigns and promotional ideas into the world. Always on time, on strategy, and on budget, we build the stuff that helps people, communities, and businesses flourish and prosper.

Located in Traverse City, Michigan, this creative production studio known as Britten seeks talented individuals to join our team. We’ve built a reputation for saying "yes" to projects others won't touch. Our people make that possible, individuals who put a premium on thoughtful service, care about the people next to them, and are willing to go the extra mile on projects they touch. Click here to learn more about Britten, Inc. www.britteninc.com

What We Seek...

We are looking for a career-minded Product Engineer to develop innovative designs, engineering and fabrication methods. The Product Engineer will work independently and as a member of the team developing designs from basic concepts to fully working solutions, including follow-through into production and deployment.

This position requires an individual with a strong concern for quality and accuracy with a results-oriented focus. The work involves critical and technical thinking, problem solving based on detailed knowledge of the projects, and thorough analysis of relevant details. There is a focus on self-direction, freedom of ideas, and creative solutions.

The Product Engineer position will be rewarding to someone with a good sense of humor, resourceful mindset, and ability to handle multiple tasks at once. The right candidate will have a professional demeanor and make sound, well thought-out decisions to ensure quality and accuracy in all aspects of design from concept to final project close-out documentation.

Job Summary and Job Functions

• Consistently and efficiently engineers innovative designs and processes to support the growth of the organization.
• Provide engineering and design leadership to the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Manages the design aspects of a project from start to finish.
• Designs client solutions for our BoxPop product lines (including containers and modular structure), specialty event solutions, custom fabrications, and other products to support print and woodworking divisions as needed.
• Creates 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings to support the manufacture of products.
• Authors, executed, and reports on various testing to support engineering decision making.
• Provides structural analysis of components and assemblies using mathematics and software.
• Masters Britten Inc software systems, processes and procedures quickly, and consistently shares ideas for improvement.
• Continuously seeks out ways to increase the profitability of the organization.
• Maintains a high level of respect and communication with internal and external clients.
• Has an intimate knowledge of their projects throughout all stages of planning and production.
• Utilizes current industry trends, materials, and technologies to provide the client with creative solutions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to be exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred, bachelor's degree in related engineering fields considered with appropriate experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a related industry or position.
• Proficient using Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Vault, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Products.
• Experience in other CAD software considered.
• Experience in CAM, CAE, FEA, and engineering analysis preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in fabrication, welding, assembly, and machining.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing terminology and methods.
• Sees challenges as opportunities and enjoys discovering solutions to overcome them.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Align with and believe in the company core values: We Say Yes, We Hustle, We Think Bigger, We Keep Promises, We Build People Up.