Product Engineer

UMBRAGROUP-Thompson Aerospace & Defense (Linear Motion, LLC) is an agile, passionate partner revolutionizing motion solution. We are an Intelligent Partner who works with passion and dedication always offering innovation, flexible and customizable solutions based on our customer's needs, creating products that can revolutionize a constantly changing market. We are an intelligent supplier of actuators, ball screws, bearings, and components in high-tech markets. Excellent service is the foundation of our business and we work to be FIRST (Customer Focused, Innovation, Respect, Social Responsibility, Teamwork)Summary:The Product Engineer - Actuation will have a key leadership role in technology research and breakthrough product development.He or She will have responsibility for delivering strategic design and development goals in electromechanical actuation to grow current and capture future business opportunities. This position reports directly to Engineering Management. The Product Engineer - Actuation will reside in the UmbraGroup Michigan Thomson Aerospace & Defense facility located in Saginaw, Michigan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned. Lead design, development, analysis, testing and implementation of breakthrough electromechanical actuation technologiesWork with Aerospace and Defense customers to understand their needs and development of integrated electromechanical actuation assemblies based on linear and rotary motion technology that differentiate UGM Thomson Aerospace & Defense from the competitionAdvance UGM Thomson Aerospace & Defense's use of analytical tools and testing methodsDesign, conduct, and analyze laboratory testing of new productsPrepare and deliver technical proposals, seminars and papers to industry as a "technical expert" in the field of electromechanical actuation, ball screws, and motion systems.Travel as necessaryWork with design and process teams to identify, investigate and implement state of the art materials, design improvements and manufacturing processesIndependently manage cross-functional project teams for new technology or product developmentsQualifications:Experience with solid modeling (Siemens NX), design analysis tools (FEA, etc), and testing methods requiredStructural analysis background preferredLinear motion, balllead screw andor gearbox background experiencePrefer background in motors, drives, and controls or other similar areasExcellent communication and presentation skillsSelf-motivated team playerHands on approach, willing to "roll up the sleeves"Demonstrated leadership abilityMust be a US PersonEducationExperience:BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Minimum 5 years' experience in electromechanical actuation design and development

Created: 2025-02-21