Principal Product Engineer

Overview

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries

The Company’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world

The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”.

Our vision is to be our customer’s preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/. 

Summary – basic function of the role

Perform engineering work in Product Engineering including New Product Development (NPD), Research and Development (R&D) and Custom Products along with Production, Supplier or Field Service support.  Use direction from organization strategies and objectives to meet customer needs

Demonstrate strong subject matter expertise (SME) and provide technical leadership to engineering community.

Location: Columbus, WI OR Milwaukee, WI (HQ)

Shift: Monday – Friday; 8 – 4:30 pm or 8:30 – 5:00 pm; flexible

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively on engineering issues
  

  Ability to comprehend and then communicate complex technical matters to a variety of audiences.  Maintain positive working relationships with cross functional team members and other stakeholders.

• Lead by example, demonstrating robust critical thinking skills
  

  Challenge, support and develop other engineers and accept challenge willingly.

• Be the technical authority on engineering projects and own technical decisions.
• Lead and/or contribute to engineering projects as assigned for improving product cost, quality, robustness and delivery with strong customer focus.
• Responsible for new product development in the areas of
• Hydraulic – design and analysis of high-pressure components and systems
• Mechanical – design and analysis of components, structures, and systems for tools
• Aerospace – design of tools to aid in assembly and inspection of aerospace systems
• Utilizing engineering principles and tools, while adhering to the NPD process and ensuring products meet market expectations before release.
• Basic awareness of electrical components and controls
• Significant contribution to Segment/Product and Technology roadmap.
• Address and resolve production and customer problems related to product design.
• Responsible for quality improvement and cost reduction of assigned products
  

  Share responsibility meeting departmental cost reduction goals.

• Work closely with Product Groups to capture new business, contribute to technical requirements, and develop new product concepts
  

  Be a resource and sounding board, offering technical expertise to stakeholders inside and outside engineering.

• Develop technology partnerships to acquire competencies critical to achieving a competitive advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to support multiple concurrent projects independently in a team environment.
• Proficient skill in organizational, written, oral and professional abilities.
• Computer skills of Microsoft Office
  

  CREO, FEA and/or CFD/AMEsim experience a plus.

• Understanding of mechanical components with ability to apply knowledge to product design
  

  Industrial hydraulics and specifically pump and valves experience a plus.

• Understanding various manufacturing processes including molded metal and plastic parts, machined components, welded assemblies, and additive manufacturing.
• Stay in the know on industry trends
  

  Continuing to investigate ways to improve Enerpac product and bring in new technologies to the industrial tool space.

• Holding yourself and others accountable for project timelines.  
• Ability to manage multiple projects while focusing on the high priority tasks
  

  Adjust to changes in product road map.  

• Must be able to share ideas with others, including non-technical audiences
  

  Must be able to influence team through one-on-one and large group communication.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a technical authority role, having taken ownership of product decisions, trade-offs and specifications.
• Comprehend and then communicate complex technical matters to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of collaboration with cross-functional departments and teams.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight

Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites

Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations

Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required

Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Key External Contacts/Clients

Vendors

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status

We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do

Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws

If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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