Senior Product Development Engineer

Permanent/ Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will combine strong mechanical design skills with deep manufacturing experience
, especially in machined and welded assemblies
, and will be able to drive new products from concept through full-scale production.

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of new mechanical products, from initial ideas through to release for production.
• Interpret and apply customer and industry specifications to ensure designs meet all technical and quality requirements.
• Review, approve, and update engineering drawings and models
  , including the application and verification of GD&T.
• Evaluate designs against customer requirements, manufacturing methods, and cost targets
  , making necessary design and process adjustments.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate engineering documentation
  , including drawings, specifications, work instructions, and change records.
• Provide product and process support throughout the product lifecycle, including introduction, ramp-up, and ongoing production.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixtures, routings, and process sheets
  .
• Lead the design and implementation of fixtures and tooling for machining, brazing, welding, testing, and related operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in machining, brazing, welding, and heat treatment to implement robust, cost-effective processes.
• Support on-time launch of new products through timely release of documentation and direct support to the production floor.
• Help control manufacturing costs by optimizing processes, tooling, and workflows.
• Analyze inspection and test data (including CMM reports and other measurement data) to confirm capability and drive improvements.
• Prepare and process engineering changes and related quality/manufacturing records (such as ECNs, DMRs, and MRB actions).
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for product and process issues.
• Contribute to cost estimates and quotations for new products or process changes.
• Drive and support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across products and manufacturing lines.
• Research and develop more efficient methods, workflows, and equipment to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work within cross-functional teams that may include design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Participate in or lead R&D and continuous improvement projects
  .
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers
  , sharing best practices in design and manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  .
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or product engineering
  , with direct involvement in NPI (New Product Introduction), design, and production.
• Demonstrated experience with machining of mechanical components (e.g., CNC machining, precision machining, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with tooling and fixture design for manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with brazing and/or GTAW (TIG) welded assemblies
  ; exposure to heat treatment of metal parts is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in engineering drawings and GD&T, including reviewing and approving drawing packages.
• Experience working with engineering change processes and quality documentation (e.g., ECN/ECO, MRB, DMR or equivalent).
• Proven track record in process improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing support on the shop floor.
• Experience working in and/or leading cross-functional teams and mentoring less-experienced engineers.

• Proficiency with a 3D CAD system (e.g., Solid Works or similar).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense standards (e.g., AS9100, ASME drawing standards such as Y14.5 or equivalent).
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean, or other structured continuous improvement methodologies
  .