Product Engineer

On-Site| Berea, OH| Full-time

About Alloy Engineering

Alloy Engineering is a 100% employee-owned custom fabricator specializing in the design and manufacture of high-quality equipment for high-temperature and corrosive industrial environments.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Product Engineer who enjoys both technical design and project ownership. In this role, you'll transform customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, collaborate directly with customers and production teams, and guide projects from concept through delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to see their designs built, interact with customers, work closely with manufacturing, and make a visible impact on business results.

Responsibilities

· Create production drawings and 3D CAD models from customer requirements and initial product concepts using Solidworks. 

· Develop engineered solutions based on customer specifications and application requirements.

· Review RFQ opportunities and support sales with technical expertise and quoting.

· Review contract requirements, drawings, and specifications and ensure accurate transfer of information to engineering, quality, purchasing, and production.

· Improve product designs for manufacturability, performance, quality, cost, and customer requirements.

· Provide engineering oversight during fabrication and resolve questions or technical issues as they arise.

· Collaborate with vendors to evaluate materials, manufacturing options, and customer solutions.

Project Manager

· Serve as the project owner for assigned customer projects and remain accountable from contract review and kickoff through shipment and closeout.

· Develop and maintain a practical project plan with milestones, deliverables, owners, due dates, dependencies, schedule requirements, and known budget constraints.

· Lead kickoff meetings for assigned projects with the required internal stakeholders and involve the customer when appropriate.

· Manage multiple assigned projects simultaneously and maintain accurate priorities, action items, and follow-up.

· Track milestones, deliverables, schedule performance, project changes, and available cost information; elevate concerns to the Senior Product Engineer or engineering leadership.

· Maintain detailed project records, including specifications, approvals, meeting decisions, action logs, risks, changes, and status updates.

Execution, Communication and Risk  

· Maintain regular contact with production and verify project status through direct observation and discussion with source owners.

· Identify technical, material, quality, schedule, and resource risks early; document them and coordinate mitigation actions.

· Assign and document action owners and due dates, confirm completion, and escalate unresolved barriers promptly.

· Provide concise updates stating what changed, what is at risk, what action is required, who owns it, and when it is due.

· Coordinate engineering, production, purchasing, quality, sales, and suppliers to keep assigned projects aligned and moving forward.

· Serve as the day-to-day technical and project contact for assigned customers, communicating status, design changes, questions, risks, and issue resolution.

· Support ship-plan development and communicate potential delivery impacts through the appropriate internal channels.

· Travel occasionally to customer or supplier sites to support technical reviews and project execution.

Standards and Development

· Use established project management templates, reporting standards, engineering practices, and escalation paths consistently.

· Participate in project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.

· Seek support from a Senior Product Engineer or engineering leadership when technical complexity, risk, customer impact, or business exposure exceeds assigned authority or experience.

· Develop project leadership capability and contribute to continuity of product and process knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar education combined with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and practices, welding and metal fabrication knowledge preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and 3D CAD software, Solidworks preferred 
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams, influence action without direct authority, and follow issues through closure.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor and with personnel and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding, fabrication, sheet metal, or heavy manufacturing.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Knowledge of heat-resistant alloys, stainless steels, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing engineering projects or customer-driven manufacturing projects.

Ideal Candidate

• Designing practical engineered solutions.
• Working closely with manufacturing and fabrication teams.
• Taking ownership of projects and driving results.
• Solving complex customer challenges.
• Balancing technical engineering with customer and project responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to sit, stand, and climb stairs daily.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

· Ability to work effectively in office and manufacturing environments.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities and periods of stress while maintaining professionalism and performance.

Why join Alloy Engineering? 

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) – Share in the success you help create.
• Visible Impact – See your designs move from concept to finished product.
• Customer Interaction – Work directly with customers to solve real-world engineering challenges.
• Career Growth – Develop both technical engineering and project leadership skills.
• Collaborative Culture – Work alongside experienced engineers, fabricators, and manufacturing professionals.
• Diverse Projects – Support custom-engineered products serving a wide range of industrial applications.

Core Values

· Do Right Always

· Customer-Centric Teamwork

· Get It Done, Well and Timely

· Drama-Free Work Environment

· Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability / Veterans

The Alloy Engineering Company | 844 Thacker Street | Berea, Ohio 44017 | (440) 243-6800 | alloyengineering.com