Product Development Engineer

Fenner Drives Portal

  • Gaffney, South Carolina
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    As a key member of our Product Development team, you will: Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements. At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGaffney, South Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.fenner.com/company/join-us

    Description

    Who We Are… 

    At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.

    What We Offer… 

    At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:

    • Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
    • Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
    • 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
    • 100% Paid Parental Leave
    • Michelin Stock Purchase Program

    Michelin Tire Rebate Program

    • Career Development in a Global Organization
    • A Culture Built on Trust, Respect, and Empowerment

    Be part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future

     

    What we’re looking for…

    As a key member of our Product Development team, you will:

    • Design new products and manage the life cycle of existing components to meet customer and manufacturability requirements
    • Lead and support new product development initiatives for assigned product groups
    • Collaborate with Applications Engineers to interpret customer requirements and critical dimensions
    • Communicate technical specifications to suppliers through drawings and discussions
    • Provide engineering support for supplier qualifications and transitions from purchased to in-house manufactured items
    • Respond promptly to customer requests and lead approved projects through development
    • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and production to ensure manufacturability
    • Interface professionally with customers and suppliers, including travel to resolve design or quality issues
    • Work with Quality to define inspection dimensions and best practices
    • Perform product testing and simulation modeling to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA)
    • Collaborate with Lab and Manufacturing teams to ensure new designs meet production needs
    • Manage product documentation including drawings, BOMs, routings, and revision control
    • Maintain drawing database and ensure buyers and suppliers have current revisions
    • Initiate and lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to design, quality, and customer feedback
    • Provide costing information to support Accounting and Product Management
    • Communicate effectively across departments and participate in cross-functional project teams
    • Promoting and upholding Fenner Precision Polymers’ Values and Behaviors always.

    What We’re Looking For…

    We’re seeking a proactive, safety-conscious team player who:

    • Has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
    • Has strong experience in product design, development, and lifecycle management
    • Understands engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance
    • Can interpret customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable designs
    • Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
    • Is skilled in simulation modeling, product testing, and documentation management
    • It is detail-oriented and capable of managing revision control and drawing databases
    • It is comfortable leading Engineering Change Requests and supporting costing efforts
    • Is willing to travel domestically and internationally to support product and supplier needs
    • Demonstrates a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
    • Actively promotes company values and adheres to EHS policies and procedures

     

    Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career? 

    Apply today and become part of a team that’s manufacturing more than products

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