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Are you ready to contribute your expertise to a cutting-edge team? Does the opportunity to use your design engineering skills to support product development excite you? Do you long for a stable, fast-paced, dynamic work environment where you’re treated like family by people who care about one another?
If you answered yes to the questions above, then we need you as our Airmax Product Development Engineer! See the details of the position below.
Job Description:
The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the top manufacturer of pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments. Our engineers are foundational to our extensive line of products. The Pond Guy sells nationwide to end-users and a network of Airmax distributors. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our existing product development team! You will develop, design, and create cutting-edge products for The Pond Guy and Airmax brands.
Here are examples of the actual work your day would include:
- Design and develop new products, focusing on DFMA and mechanical aspects
- Manage the full launch team during the launch process as the product subject matter expert, overseeing gates one through three of a five-gate launch process
- Review component and assembly drawings for accuracy and provide direction for GD&T
- Utilize 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and 3D printer slicers (Cura) for product optimization and development
- Prototyping product samples for testing and trade shows utilizing available shop equipment, 3D printers, or in coordination with outside vendors
- Create/document new standards for design validation and testing products in development
- Perform technical specification and design reviews, pre-production builds, and support product hand-off to production
- Direct/coordinate PLM, manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications
- Labor, material, and construction cost analysis for budget preparation
- Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment
- In support of ongoing quality, investigate customer and public feedback to determine the nature and extent of problems as directed
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards
- Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects
- Benchmark competitive products
Job Requirements
To excel in this role, you should possess the following knowledge and skills:
- Minimum 3-5 years product development experience (ex. Product Engineer or R&D/Advanced Engineer)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) proficiency required (SolidWorks preferred)
- Product lifecycle management and GD&T experience
- Knowledge of standard terms and techniques used in industrial design and manufacturing
- Injection molding, roto molding, and mold design experience a plus
- 3D printing software and procedural experience a plus
- Machining and fabrication experience a plus
This position requires manual dexterity for working with small components, the ability to complete repetitive motions for long periods, handling and carrying 25 – 50lb packages, managing packages up to 150lb, and extensive standing and stooping.
Our Airmax Product Development Engineer position requires proficient use of a computer system. It also involves frequent interaction with engineers and other departments (Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, etc.) Organization, follow-up, and communication skills are essential factors in the daily administration of this position.
We need an Airmax Product Development Engineer with a positive attitude who doesn’t use the words “can’t” and “impossible.” The ideal candidate is smart, resourceful, and ready to get things done.
Availability
This onsite position is located at 15425 Chet’s Way, Armada, MI, 48005. The hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Compensation
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
- 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
- Referral program with opportunities to earn $1,000 per referral
- Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows
Company Overview
TPG, Inc., is a growing company with over 160 employees. We manufacture pond, lake, and water garden supplies for customers in all 50 states and 11 countries, servicing wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds for swimming, fishing, and ice skating and those with decorative water gardens containing koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to be a group of passionate, knowledgeable pond people helping the world enjoy ponds. We offer innovative, proven solutions delivered with a commitment to complete satisfaction, guaranteed!
TPG, Inc. is not just a team—we’re a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job—it’s a career move. We provide the support you need to grow with us.
Company Divisions
TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses supporting customers in all pond aspects.
Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com
The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com
How To Apply For Position
Step 1: Submit Resume.
Step 2: If selected for further review, you will receive a request to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.
Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.
The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees, so candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a drug/toxins test and background check.
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