Join our innovative team as a Product Development Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of tool design and functionality. Dive into the world of competitive benchmarking and product research to spearhead the creation of groundbreaking tools. Your mission will be to craft and maintain meticulous technical documents, ensure product designs meet the highest company and ASTM standards, and formulate rigorous testing criteria for our exciting new product lines. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** + Lead the charge in new product development, from concept to completion, ensuring each tool meets our rigorous New Item Creation (NIC) process. + Conduct comprehensive product testing, utilizing state-of-the-art lab equipment to guarantee our tools’ performance and reliability. + Champion product quality and drive warranty reduction initiatives, analyzing data to enhance tool performance and durability. + Collaborate closely with suppliers, providing critical engineering feedback to elevate production and quality assurance processes. + Utilize your exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between field personnel and end-user customers, ensuring a seamless flow of information. **Preferred Qualifications:** + SolidWorks certifications (CSWA/CSWP) and hands-on simulation experience. + Proven expertise with material testing equipment and automotive industry standards. + A knack for problem-solving and a solid understanding of ASTM standards. + Hands-on automotive experience with an excellent working knowledge of automotive tools + Willingness to travel up to 10%, including potential international trips. **Measures of Performance:** + Achieve a warranty reduction goal with at least two successful projects per quarter. + Maintain on-time delivery for the new item creation process and product development projects. + Respond promptly to customer service inquiries, providing expert engineering solutions. **Position Qualifications:** + B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a strong background in material testing and manufacturing environments. + Minimum 3 years experience in material testing and comparison to industry standards; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred + Proficiency in SolidWorks, problem-solving methodologies, and Microsoft Office Suite. **Fit Factors:** + Exceptional self-management, problem-solving, and organizational skills. + High energy, self-motivation, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com. BENEFITS Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position) Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) 401k with company match 401k defined contribution after 1 year of service High level of employee engagement Walking path and gym equipment onsite Food trucks on site during the summer Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans Employee discounts 15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays Paid maternity & paternity leave Tuition reimbursement Hybrid work environment (2 days remote) Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer Discounts on tools Annual team building events \#LI-AN1 **WHO IS VONTIER** Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe, and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com . \#LI-AN1 "Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."