Product Engineer

Summary of the Role:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Product Engineer is primarily responsible for being the product

specialist for the concerned product group.

The Product Engineer role is to understand a customer's needs on new product requests and apply

this to current processes as well as to engage new processes as the market develops. In this role, the

Product Engineer will assist in developing product strategy, promote the sites capabilities and train key

personnel (Sales Engineers & Application Engineers) within Trelleborg.

The Product Engineer will conduct product estimating activities and provide the business with

profitable solutions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Product Cost Management

· Oversee the estimating process for inquiries from receipt of customer request to receipt of

  order.

· Coordinate locally the enquiry priority based on evaluation and analysis of overall business

opportunities.

· Lead the coordination of quotes for specification enquiries.

· Propose indicative project timelines and milestones for enquiries, ensuring data is made

  available to New Product Introduction & Project Management teams.

· Proactively provide technical support to application engineers, sales engineers and end

  customers on technical capabilities of product, limitations, alternative solutions, and commercial

  impacts, using evidence based methodology.

· Monitor & review projects for any design or concept changes in customer requirement,

  identifying technical, operational, and commercial impacts.

· Support the management of estimating rules and templates.

· Instigate supplier capability development to ensure suppliers help TSS to achieve innovative

  solutions as well as cost saving opportunities.

· Lead periodic product family reviews for manufacturing process, BoM & BoL adherence,

  actioning or escalating any deviations with stakeholders.

· Identify and facilitate disposition of unused customer and TSS owned tooling along with

  customer support teams and customers.

· Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through costs analysis reviews.

  Technical Reviews

· Instigate and lead cross functional feasibility studies for new business enquiries

· Participate in design reviews and other project related meetings.

· Provide support for Qualification Test Plans, Qualification Test Reports, & FMEA's.

· Responsible for providing all technical information regarding a focused product group

· Develop skills to apply multiple products/processes to a customer problem in order to present the marketing         companies with a complete sealing solution where possible. System, Reporting, & Training · Manage inter-company     price lists · Maintain and assign all local site specific part numbers in accordance with TSS standards. · Provide   monthly, site specific KPI's · Participate in monthly site review of active enquiries & projects

Education and Experience:

·4-year degree in engineering or other technical field required

· 3 years manufacturing experience, or 6 years of applied manufacturing

· Experience with CAD software

· Database and ERP operating systems experience is preferred

· Must have a strong understanding of application of materials and design in manufacturing

  environments

· Experience within the Aerospace industry and preferably in polymer manufacturing

· Experience in dealing with stakeholders (internal & external) at all levels in the business

Competencies: 

· Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

  is essential.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation capabilities.

· Excellent problem solving capability.

· Ability to process large amounts of data and technical information and be confident in the

  understanding of such information.

· Strong networking and interpersonal skills.

· Self motivated and analytical with reasoned, well balanced decision making qualities.

· Strong skills and expertise within the department and wider business

Travel: 

·Will need to be able to travel internationally to visit MC's as well as customers when required. Visits will typically be  planned but on occasion may only be a few days’ notice depending on circumstances.

Application: 

Apply here!

Last Application Date 2/9/2026

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $80,000-$100,000

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.