Unit Handling Product Engineer I

Job Description

Job Title: Unit Handling Product Engineer I Division: Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI)

F LSA: Exempt Grade: NA

Job Status: Full Time Travel Required: 0-10%

Revision Date: March 16, 2026 Reports To: Product Engineering Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Responsible for design and technical support of specific products and processes by performing duties and responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

More specifically, the person will:

• Execute product design projects, cost reduction projects, new product creations, and provide project management assistance under the direction of their supervisor.
• Formulate creative and efficient design solutions maintaining structural integrity of the product while optimizing customer desires, feature requirements, cost, manufacturing through-put goals, industry standards and accepted best practice.
• Provide technical support, field application support and technical data to all other areas of the company as needed to meet or exceed our customer expectations.
• Under the direction of their manager, collaborate with cross functional teams to carry out duties and responsibilities.
• Analyze and comprehend engineering concepts and manufacturing methods related to steel fabrication design.
• Develop bills of materials, manufacturing routings and standards for products.
• Use computer assisted equipment for design and creation of drawings of products.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules and report status to supervisor to assure timelines and completeness of work are met. (Includes: material acquisition, outsourced drafting, MRP system loading, production planning, others)
• Support maintenance and improvement of products, processes, and communication tools.
• Plan and execute given tasks in a timely manner and within deadlines.
• Provide technical information to production, inventory, purchasing, sales and other internal customers.
• Regularly participate in additional training related to the job and community service consistent with PPI Vision and Values.
• Perform extra assignments in other areas and related task assignments in the work area.
• Demonstrate regular, consistent attendance while maintaining availability during normal business hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated proficiency in basic algebra, trigonometry, geometry, physics and chemistry concepts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.
• Capable in gaining competence in engineering areas such as: static stress analysis, mechanics of materials, mechanical component design, fatigue analysis, tolerance stack up and other areas of engineering design.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in Auto-CAD and SOLIDWORKS and SW PDM software.
• Capable of acquiring proficiency in FEA software.

EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS

Technical Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or

Three to four years related experience and/or training; or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES

• Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (preferred)
• Capable of acquiring MSHA Safety Training certificate
• Capable of acquiring a passport without travel restrictions in North and South America
• Valid Driver’s license required with the ability to drive company vehicles.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and repetitively use right and left hand for firm/heavy grasping. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear alarms of equipment, hear customers, and to hear instructions from others.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• The noise level in the work environment is usually MODERATE.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), outdoor weather conditions and extreme heat (non-weather).
• The employee performs work in an office, manufacturing, and outdoor setting as needed.
• Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection when in production environments.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Precision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with Precision, Inc.