Are you ready to contribute your manufacturing and design expertise to a cutting-edge team? Are you excited about the opportunity to use your skills to support product development with a drive to learn more? Do you long for a stable, fast-paced, dynamic work environment where you’re treated like family by a tight-knit group of caring colleagues?

If you answered yes to the questions above, then we need you as our Product Innovation Engineer! See the details of the position below.

Job Description:

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. manufactures leading pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments. We need you to help support our growing catalog of premier products. The Pond Guy sells nationwide to end-users and a network of Airmax distributors. We are seeking a Product Innovation Engineer for our existing product development team! This offers the opportunity to leverage your product design engineering skills to create innovative products for The Pond Guy and Airmax brands. We need an engineer who can grow with us as we continue to grow.

Here are examples of the actual work your day would include:

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new products, focusing on DFMA and mechanical aspects
• Support the entire launch team during the launch process as the product subject matter expert, managing gates one through three of a five-gate launch process
• Review component and assembly drawings for accuracy and provide direction for GD&T
• Utilize 3D CAD software (SolidWorks) and 3D printer slicers (Cura) for product optimization and development
• Prototyping product samples for testing and trade shows utilizing available shop equipment, 3D printers, or in coordination with outside vendors
• Create/document new standards for design validation and testing products in development
• Perform specification and design reviews, pre-production builds, and support product hand-off to production
• Direct/coordinate PLM, manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications
• Estimate labor, material, and construction costs for budget preparation
• Prepare specifications for procurement of materials or equipment
• In support of ongoing quality control, investigate user experience feedback to determine the nature and extent of problems as directed
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational, safety, and environmental standards
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential mechanical engineering studies or projects
• Benchmark competitive products 

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years product development experience (ex. Product Engineer or R&D/Advanced Engineer)
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) proficiency required (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiarity with product data management and GD&T
• Knowledge of standard terms and techniques used in industrial design and manufacturing
• Familiarity with injection molding, roto molding, and mold design a plus
• Familiarity with 3D printing processes a plus
• Familiarity with machining and fabrication processes a plus

This position requires manual dexterity for working with small components, the ability to complete repetitive motions for long periods, handling and carrying 25 – 50lb packages, managing packages up to 150lb, and extensive standing and stooping.

Our Product Innovation Engineer position requires proficient use of a computer system. The candidate should be adept at collaboration and prepared for daily interaction with engineers and other departments (Purchasing, Production, Customer Service, etc.) Organization, follow-up, and communication skills are essential factors in the daily administration of this position.

We need a Product Innovation Engineer with a positive attitude who doesn’t use the words “can’t” and “impossible.” The ideal candidate is resourceful, creative, and ready to get things done.

Availability

This onsite position is located at 15425 Chet’s Way, Armada, MI, 48005. The hours for this role are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Referral program with opportunities to earn $1,000 per referral
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Company Overview

TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We manufacture pond, lake, and water garden supplies for customers big and small in all 50 states, servicing wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds for swimming, fishing, and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to be a group of passionate, knowledgeable pond people helping the world enjoy ponds. We offer innovative, proven solutions delivered with a commitment to complete satisfaction, guaranteed!

 TPG, Inc. is not just a team—we’re a tribe. A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job—it’s a career move. We provide the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions

TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses supporting customers in all pond aspects.

Airmax, Inc. – business-to-business and manufacturing. airmaxeco.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – direct-to-consumer. thepondguy.com

The Pond Guy, Inc. – local services division. weknowponds.com

How To Apply For Position

Step 1: Submit Resume.

Step 2: If you are selected for further review, you will be asked to take a ten-minute survey. Please complete the survey within three days of receipt.

Step 3: If selected for further review, you will be contacted for an interview.

The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees, so candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

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