Product Engineer III

FBD Partnership, L.
P.
is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas.
With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries.
More information about the company can be found athttps://www.
fbdfrozen.
com/ Summary: The Product Engineer III designs, develops, tests, and sustains mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems for FCB machines, components, prototypes, and devices in accordance with customer and agency requirements.
Job Responsibilities: Develop the full project life cycle and lead cost savings projects by collaborating with cross functional teams to accomplish assigned tasks, manage the project schedule and budget, and resolve obstacles to achieve the strategic goal, with minimal/no supervision.
Lead department initiatives and project-based work for product improvements and cost savings.
Design, develop, validate, and sustain components that are made from processes such as sheet metal bending, injection molding, brazing, machining, thermoforming, and other standard manufacturing processes.
Define and develop component specification/selection, prototyping, testing, and regulatory requirements of mechanical structuring and fluid systems equipment for current products.
Coordinate and manage the integration of new designs and/or design improvements into the product commercialization process.
Develop new assembly and/or machine configurations to meet specific customer needs and expand product lines.
Generate models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks or Parametric Solid Modeling.
Investigate and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to correct or improve engineering models, drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs).
Follow and maintain method and procedures for transfer of design packages including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, and other documentation required.
Communicate with customers and vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
Provide technical support to product engineering, sales, customer service, quality, and manufacturing departments.
Communicate with vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
Participate in investigations and resolve field problems and customer issues related to specific products.
Facilitate and participate in project reviews and meetings.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Job Requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or equivalent, designing, developing, and specifying electro-mechanical parts and equipment.
5 or more years of experience in project management, project engineering, or project planning (scope, schedule, cost, quality) preferred.
Must have technical curriculum or knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, materials science, and/or electro-mechanics.
Experience in the use of parametric solid modeling software such as SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, Pro-E, or Unigraphics, preferred.
Must have experience in one of the following areas: precision mechanics, refrigeration, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, and design with sheet metal and plastics (injection and thermoforming).
Must have technical curriculum knowledge in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression refrigeration cycles; experience preferred.
Must be proficient in the use of industry best practices for engineering design (PFMEA, DFMEA, etc).
Must have basic statistical knowledge.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be fluent in English and must have excellent communication skills.
Physical Demands: Required to sit, type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, occasionally stand, and walk.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.
Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.