The Product & Quality Engineer will be a member of the B-Series Value Stream, reporting to the B-Series Value Stream Manager, and is responsible for the mechanical design integrity and quality performance of the value stream’s products.
This role owns the technical evaluation and resolution of product-related issues in production, including determination of design, manufacturing, or supplier root causes, and drives corrective actions accordingly. The engineer serves as the primary point of contact for non-conforming products and leads high-impact problem solving efforts to eliminate recurring issues and improve performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
The role operates with full ownership of mechanical design changes within the value stream and is accountable for ensuring the product meets customer requirements while supporting a Toyota Production System-based, zero defect culture, where customer focus and respect for people are foundational.
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Role Summary/Purpose
The Product & Quality Engineer will be a member of the B-Series Value Stream, reporting to the B-Series Value Stream Manager, and is responsible for the mechanical design integrity and quality performance of the value stream’s products.
This role owns the technical evaluation and resolution of product-related issues in production, including determination of design, manufacturing, or supplier root causes, and drives corrective actions accordingly. The engineer serves as the primary point of contact for non-conforming products and leads high-impact problem solving efforts to eliminate recurring issues and improve performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
The role operates with full ownership of mechanical design changes within the value stream and is accountable for ensuring the product meets customer requirements while supporting a Toyota Production System-based, zero defect culture, where customer focus and respect for people are foundational.
Essential Responsibilities
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Own the mechanical design integrity of B-Series products in the value stream, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements are met Maintain accuracy and control of drawings, specifications, and BOMs supporting B-Series products
Maintain accuracy and control of drawings, specifications, and BOMs supporting B-Series products
Evaluate production, field, and supplier issues to determine root cause ownership (design, manufacturing, or supplier) and drive resolution to closure
Own and execute engineering changes (ECOs, drawing updates, BOM updates) required to correct product issues or improve performance
Serve as the primary technical authority within the value stream for product-related issues, providing direct support to manufacturing operations and resolving design-related questions
Own disposition and resolution of non-conforming product generated internally or received from suppliers
Serve as the decision authority and escalation point for NCR/MRB within the value stream, ensuring timely and appropriate disposition aligned with engineering and quality requirements
Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to resolve supplier-related defects and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
Ensure containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions are completed for all quality issues
Identify and prioritize high-impact production and quality issues based on business impact
Lead structured root cause investigations using standard problem solving methods (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
Drive permanent corrective actions that eliminate recurrence rather than implementing temporary fixes
Lead and support Kaizen activities focused on: First Pass Yield improvement Defect reduction Cost reduction
First Pass Yield improvement
Defect reduction
Cost reduction
Provide direct, hands-on engineering support to the production line to resolve technical issues and support flow
Ensure alignment between design intent and manufacturing execution
Evaluate product designs for ease-of-manufacture, robustness, and cost effectiveness
Support troubleshooting of mechanical issues in assembly, testing, and field performance
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and validation of supplier components
Evaluate supplier changes and ensure no negative impact to form, fit, or function
Provide technical input on supplier design, materials, and component performance
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
8+ years of experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of: Mechanical design principles Manufacturing processes (machining, casting, assembly, etc.) Material selection and machine elements
Experience with: 3D and 2D CAD creation (Creo and AutoCAD or equivalent) BOM management and engineering change processes Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
3D and 2D CAD creation (Creo and AutoCAD or equivalent)
BOM management and engineering change processes
Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing or value stream environment
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated experience applying Toyota Production System, Lean, or continuous improvement principles
Strong problem-solving mindset with focus on elimination of root causes
Ability to prioritize work based on business impact
Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Ability to operate as the technical decision maker within a value stream
High ownership mindset with accountability for product and quality outcomes
Dresser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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