About the position
Are you passionate about developing and designing best-in-class mechanical equipment? We're hiring a Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical for our company's headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess a passion for product design with a focus on DFMA, a creative outside of the box design mentality, and the ability 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.
Responsibilities
- Identify and execute product improvements and cost out opportunities on released products
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Select parts, materials, and manufacturing processes to achieve reliable product function that satisfies project scope criteria
- Validate concepts through analysis and testing which may include the design of test fixtures and special instrumentation
- Design parts and assemblies utilizing appropriate material types and manufacturing processes
- Support existing product lines by troubleshooting and resolving design issues for cross-functional teams
- Lead and participate in multiple projects simultaneously
- 5-10% travel as needed
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years of Product Support or Project Engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Design
- Must 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 skills
- Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
Nice-to-haves
- 3-5 years of product or machine design experience
- Proven Project Management experience
- Experience with sheet metal design, mechanism design, machined metal parts, injection molded plastic parts, material selection, and system integration
- Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) experience
- Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Background in Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Corrective Action through formal or relevant experience
Benefits
- Industry Leading Healthcare
- Industry Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
- Generous Paid Time Away
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Parental Leave
- Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center
