Product Design Engineer

Product Engineer

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that makes our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable.

The Product Development Engineer is a member of Boyd’s product development program, a small multi‑disciplinary team focused on manufacturing conceptual products from beginning to full production. The primary responsibility of this position is conceptual product design and development and improving manufacturing methods that fall within current and future product lines for Boyd.

• Works and coordinates deliverables with Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Operations, Sales, Customer Service and Boyd’s customers to define project scope & deliverables, establish development pricing and timelines, draft product development proposals and communicate design and development challenges.
• Responsible for conceptual product design and development, engaging with sales to learn product functionality and design requirements. Drafts product development proposals to ensure staff and customers understand the level of details and commitments.
• Designs products and creates production files using Solid Works.
• Performs R&D, CAD and PDM maintenance, fabrication and assembly of prototype parts and other technologies that fall within current and future product lines to meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Conducts material and process R&D, identifying and testing new materials to determine current and future applications for product requirements.
• Provides engineering guidance, insights, and coaching to sales from a technical perspective.
• Works with vendors and suppliers to ensure project requirements and materials are received on time and according to specification to meet project timelines.
• Performs ME documentation work such as ECN’s, updating reports and logs, and Business Central BOM/Routing/Item Card maintenance.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (or equivalent product development experience).
• CAD design experience.

• Previous CAD design experience and ability to learn independently; CAM experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.
• Hands‑on use of manufacturing equipment such as 3D printers, plastic extruders, hand tools and CNC machines.
• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and PC usage.
• Comfortable writing and documenting development opportunities (reports) for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good math and analytical skills.
• Strong decision‑making skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities with a focus on efficiency.
• Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and follow directions.
• Commitment to Boyd’s Values and Measurable Behaviors.
• Additional hours as necessary to accomplish objectives and goals.

• Knowledge of Solid Works and MasterCAM.
• Knowledge of plastic manufacturing.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

Elkhart, Indiana (On‑Site)

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.