Product Engineer

Position Overview

Finish Line Staffing Services is seeking an experienced Product Engineer to support product design, development, and manufacturing initiatives. This role involves collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to optimize product performance, improve manufacturability, resolve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background with experience in product design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product design and development, including material selection, design recommendations, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand product requirements and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
• Participate in tooling development, manufacturing process design, and new product introductions.
• Conduct product failure analysis, investigate quality concerns, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on manufacturing support to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize production processes.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot manufacturing tools, fixtures, and jigs.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Develop cost estimates by analyzing materials, tooling, production processes, and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead product improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support compliance with established quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Several years of experience in product engineering, product design, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in rubber, plastics, or material conversion manufacturing required.
• Strong understanding of product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD software; Solid Edge experience is a plus.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management standards.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with customers, engineering teams, and production personnel.