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Watchfire · 1 day ago

Sustaining Product Engineer - Electrical

Danville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Watchfire is a company focused on innovative product solutions, and they are seeking a Sustaining Product Engineer to enhance product designs and manufacturing processes. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure product quality and efficiency while managing project impacts across departments.

Digital SignageElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Identify with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams the established manufacturing capabilities, efficient production methods, quality risks, and cost impacts that will result in the modification or improvements to product designs

Coordinate with Purchasing personnel to support the effective introduction product changes as it relates to vendors, subcontractors, and inventory management

Maintain the accuracy of active product designs within a standardized database to ensure they are of current revision. This will include regular communication with engineers, production employees, and quality control

Achieve cost savings goals by reducing component costs, improving efficiency of manufacture, implementing error proofing measures, creating detailed schematics, etc

Advise all affected departments regarding the broad impact of product changes (e.g., DCN, ECO, ECR)

Manage projects individually and by leading a team as necessary. Includes conducting meetings and coordinating with other employees, suppliers, and outside contractors

Communicate with and develop vendors on technical subjects to supply products that meet required specifications and quality standards

Contact suppliers and OEMs, request quotes, and serve as liaison to outside service personnel as needed

Assist others as needed on complex electronic design issues

Assist Manufacturing Engineering as needed on shop floor automation improvements involving machine integration or material handling

Regularly attend training on subjects important to Watchfire and stay informed of industry practices and standards

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment. Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds

Qualification

AutoCADElectrical EngineeringPrinted Circuit Board AssemblySpanish ProficiencyProject ManagementReasoning SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Minimum 5 years of similar work experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Proficient written, visual, and verbal skills

Experience in presenting information in small group situations

Excellent reasoning skills related to cause and effect

Strong experience with computers, internet, smart phone/tablet, AutoCAD software (Inventor, Vault) and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with printed circuit board assembly manufacturing, machine wiring/controls/circuitry/, automotive/aerospace wiring, UL procedures, and/or LED product manufacturing

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment

Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds

Preferred

Spanish language proficiency is advantageous

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company Paid Life/ADD

Voluntary Life/ADD

Dependent Life/ADD

401k with Employer Match

Vacation

Personal Time

Company

Watchfire

Headquartered in Danville, Ill., Watchfire has manufactured electric signs since 1932 and LED signs, using meticulously sourced components from around the world, since 1998.

Founded in 1932

Danville, Illinois, USA

201-500 employees