Product Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Physics, Photonics, Mechatronics, or related).
- Three to five years of experience in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with bill of materials (BOM) management, engineering change management, and technical drawing interpretation.
- Proficiency with Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM) systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including SAP.
- Advanced English proficiency for professional communication.
- Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Configure and generate new part numbers, ensuring correct integration into manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, and PLM.
- Manage and control materials for new products and engineering changes from scratch.
- Interpret technical drawings and documentation for proper implementation in the plant.
- Lead the implementation of engineering changes and maintain traceability in ERP and PLM systems.
- Serve as the key contact for digital transformation initiatives and support the execution of key area and plant initiatives.
- Standardize documentation and product records for different part number families.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and resolve product performance issues and ensure successful product launches.
- Experience in the automotive or electronics industry.
- Knowledge or experience with optical fiber assemblies.
- Experience in NPI engineering or PLM roles.
- Familiarity with labeling software such as LabelView, Bartender, or Loftware.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
About the company
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
- Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
- Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.
What critics are saying
- DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
- Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
- Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.
What makes Koch Industries unique
- Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
- Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
- Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.
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