Product Development Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and improvements of new or existing products.

• Originates and/or develops designs for products relating to defined project specifications.
• Creates mechanical models and drawings of product line.
• Creates mechanical bill-of-materials of product design.
• Evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design evaluation/optimization, and production issues.
• Responsible for meeting project costs/margins and target release dates.
• Understands lean manufacturing concepts and initiates process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred or bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of industry-related experience. Three years’ experience in Solid Works.
• Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to clearly develop ideas in the form of working models and drawings. Must be familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes, materials, programming software, business systems, and Microsoft Office software programs. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Responsibilities:
  Requires occasional travel.