Product Engineer

Position Title: Product Engineer

Location: Frazeysburg, OH
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Company Summary:

Ridge Corporation is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in advanced composite and thermoplastic solutions. We partner with customers across multiple industries to develop durable, lightweight, and high-performance products ranging from transportation components to emerging engineered applications.

We are seeking a hands-on, manufacturing-oriented Product Engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems and bringing concepts from idea to production. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with product development, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Position Summary:

The Product Engineer will support the development, refinement, testing, and manufacturing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic and thermoset products. This position will work closely with production, customers, suppliers, and leadership to help create innovative products that are manufacturable, cost-effective, and performance-driven.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a combination of product design, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, and project management responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in the design, development, and launch of new products from concept through production
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and document control systems
• Develop testing procedures and validate product performance through analysis and testing
• Identify and resolve product design and manufacturability challenges
• Support prototyping, product improvements, and failure analysis initiatives
• Collaborate with production teams to communicate engineering changes and support manufacturing processes
• Work directly with customers, vendors, and contractors on project-related activities
• Generate requests for proposals (RFPs), solicit quotes, and evaluate suppliers/materials
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering ( required )
• CAD/solid modeling experience preferred (SolidWorks strongly preferred)
• Mechanical design and/or manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, or other quality systems
• Familiarity with OSHA standards
• Experience with composites, thermoplastics, or polymer-based manufacturing processes preferred
• Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods is a plus

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Self-motivated and hands-on problem solver
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Comfortable balancing engineering, manufacturing, and project responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package available after 30 days:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Quarterly and Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Company Laptop Provided
• Business Travel Expense Reimbursement
• Fun and team-oriented culture including employee events, food trucks, monthly meetings, and annual field day activities

Interested?

For additional information, contact:

Chris Poe
Recruiter – Ridge Corporation
[email protected]