Product Engineer III

Job Description

FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found at https://www.fbdfrozen.com/

Summary:

The Product Engineer III designs, develops, tests, and sustains mechanical and electro-mechanical components and systems for FCB machines, components, prototypes, and devices in accordance with customer and agency requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop the full project life cycle and lead cost savings projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to accomplish assigned tasks, manage the project schedule and budget, and resolve obstacles to achieve the strategic goal, with minimal/no supervision.
• Lead department initiatives and project-based work for product improvements and cost savings.
• Perform technical calculations and analytical modeling.
• Design, develop, validate, and sustain components that are made from processes such as sheet metal bending, injection molding, brazing, machining, thermoforming, and other standard manufacturing processes.
• Define and develop component specification/selection, prototyping, testing, and regulatory requirements of mechanical structuring and fluid systems equipment for current products.
• Coordinate and manage the integration of new designs and/or design improvements into the product commercialization process.
• Develop new assembly and/or machine configurations to meet specific customer needs and expand product lines.
• Generate models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks or Parametric Solid Modeling.
• Investigate and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to correct or improve engineering models, drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs).
• Follow and maintain method and procedures for transfer of design packages including part and assembly drawings, BOMs, and other documentation required.
• Communicate with customers and vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
• Provide technical support to product engineering, sales, customer service, quality, and manufacturing departments.
• Communicate with vendors on requirements and materials needed for project completion.
• Participate in investigations and resolve field problems and customer issues related to specific products.
• Facilitate and participate in project reviews and meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or equivalent in a related engineering role.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to conduct detailed engineering calculations by hand as well as develop excel sheets to perform calculations.
• Must be considered a subject matter expert in at least one of the following: heat transfer, mechanics of materials, machine design, control systems, material science, tribology, refrigeration, fluid mechanics, injection molding, or sheet metal design.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to properly use measurement tools such as a multimeter, current clamp, thermocouples, anemometer, pressure transducer, protractor, measuring tape, dial indicators, and/or other gauges.
• Must have ability to develop detailed engineering analysis reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have experience in the use of parametric solid modeling software such as SOLIDWORKS.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook (or equivalent).
• Must be fluent in English and must have excellent communication skills.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, occasionally stand, and walk.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.