Product Engineer Job at Kadant Black Clawson

Kadant Black Clawson Lebanon, OH 45036

Overview:
KADANT BLACK CLAWSON LLC is an established leader in equipment and systems for the international pulp and paper process industries. For 150 years, we’ve helped our customers reduce their input costs and improve efficiency through innovative products and technologies. Our sustainability efforts have been nationally recognized, and Kadant is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KAI). Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Lebanon, OH, where we design and manufacture our products for customers across the globe.

We currently seek to fill the position of Product Engineer to perform design, engineering, and manufacturing support functions from initial concepts to final production of new equipment or alterations on existing products, all while advancing KBC’s mission of being a forward-thinking, collaborative, and ethical business. This position works M-F with the ability to work remotely 2 days a week, after training requirements have been met.
Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates and provides departmental time estimates to complete assignments.
  • Creates preliminary thru final equipment layouts and is responsible for all design calculations/documentation.
  • Reviews assignment and specifications of designing demands and negotiates alterations or revisions to requests or proposals, if necessary.
  • Designs products using solid modeling/parametric design software and other technologies as appropriate, and may include FEA and other analysis techniques, as appropriate.
  • Assigns, oversees, and checks work of the Designers and ensures they are using KBC standard modeling practices.
  • Creates and maintains all necessary files and records, including standard BOMs, assemblies, and product line development requirements.
  • Prepares technical information as required, including development of product manuals, documentation of ancillary items, and provides the Applications group with mechanical details required for the technical information bulletin (TIB).
  • Reviews all project drawings for conformance with current standards and takes corrective action where required.
  • Initiates inquiries via Purchasing to outside suppliers.
  • Investigates problems in shop or with field installation as assigned, reviews and processes engineering change requests and engineering change notices.
  • Supervises other employees and/or contractors involved with assigned projects in the office. May also supervise Kadant and client field installation, operation, and/or repair efforts at clients and supplier locations.
  • Researches installed equipment and gathers data for sales and applications use in support of clients and proposals.
  • Responsible for specific products as assigned by the Production Engineering Manager.
Qualifications:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Demonstrates KBC values of personal accountability, discipline, trust, and proactive action.
  • Position requires knowledge of technical engineering, machining, fabricating, and the ability to read drawings.
  • A four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Mechanical Design from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Experience in complex fabrications, rotating machinery, and capital process equipment using 3D/2D CAD systems is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

All benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k are effective upon hire!



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