Senior Product Engineer
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Holland, MI, USA+1 moreMore locations: Galion, OH, USA
In PersonOn-site at either the Galion, Ohio or Holland, Michigan facility; travel 10–20% as required.
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 8 years of product engineering experience is required.
- Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production is required.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), product lifecycle management (PLM), and engineering change management is required.
- Experience in heavy-duty truck, automotive, or industrial equipment is preferred.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, product data management/product lifecycle management (PDM/PLM) systems, AutoCAD, Epicor or equivalent enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, and project management software is required.
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), design for manufacturability/design for assembly (DFM/DFA), lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, injection molding, metal fabrication, root cause analysis, and product validation testing is required.
- Technical leadership, project leadership, mentoring and coaching, strategic thinking, analytical and organizational skills, and communication skills are required.
- Ability to perform physical activities including walking, sitting, standing, typing, reading, grasping, stooping, twisting, reaching, climbing, bending, and stretching, and lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Lead new product development from concept through production launch.
- Provide technical leadership for cross-functional engineering teams.
- Develop product designs using SolidWorks.
- Create and maintain computer-aided design (CAD) models, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, Product Masters, and engineering change notices/orders (ECNs/ECOs).
- Lead APQP, design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, PPAP, and design reviews.
- Evaluate manufacturability, cost, quality, reliability, and serviceability.
- Manage projects involving injection molding, stamping, roll forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
- Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
- Support tooling development, supplier qualification, prototype builds, and production launches.
- Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, and define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC).
- Analyze warranty and field performance data.
- Mentor engineers and technicians.
- Lead customer and supplier technical reviews.
- Support Lean and Kaizen initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards.
- Travel 10–20% as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree is preferred.
- Experience in heavy-duty truck, automotive, or industrial equipment is preferred.
About the company
Tramec designs and manufactures heavy-duty parts for trucks and trailers through vertical integration, controlling every step from sourcing raw materials to final assembly. Its products include electrical harnesses, air brake components, brass fittings, and fasteners, which are supplied to truck and trailer OEMs and aftermarket providers. The company's manufacturing process combines engineering, precision machining, and assembly to deliver complete, ready-to-use components that meet the needs of fleets and service providers around the world. Unlike many competitors that rely on multiple suppliers, Tramec owns the whole production chain, which helps ensure consistent quality and lower costs. Its goal is to serve global OEMs and aftermarket customers with a broad range of reliable parts and to grow its presence in the heavy-duty vehicle market by delivering integrated solutions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Holland, Michigan
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 20, 2026 HDAW recognition strengthened Tramec's product-data credibility with distributors.
- FleetSet Series 3 updates on February 3, 2025 deepen premium air-and-electric attachment sales.
- Jim Miller's March 18, 2025 return to CXM signals renewed go-to-market execution.
What critics are saying
- Tramec Sloan v. Surti patent litigation consumed management attention through July 2026.
- Heavy-duty OEM concentration exposes Tramec to production cuts from Daimler Truck and PACCAR.
- If aftermarket differentiation erodes, integrated plants become underutilized and acquisition returns collapse.
What makes Tramec unique
- Vertical integration across Tramec brands controls sourcing, assembly, and quality.
- CXM acquisition on November 25, 2024 expanded aluminum extrusion capabilities.
- Johnson Welded Products and CS Automation broadened in-house heavy-duty component manufacturing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Gym Membership
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Programs