Product Design Engineer

Summary

The Product Design Engineer is responsible for designing new products and enhancing existing ones by translating Sales and Marketing functional specifications into robust engineering solutions. This role applies core engineering principles and finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate and optimize product performance.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

• Proficient in Solid Works 3‑D design software or equivalent and experience performing finite element analysis.
• Able to apply engineering principles to develop component and simple system designs to meet specifications.
• Familiar with molding technologies including investment casting, die casting, injection molding and sand casting.
• Able to develop an accurate project plan.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to develop new products and conduct design reviews.
• Product engineering activities: troubleshooting performance issues, root cause analysis, and product design enhancements.
• Project planning and implementation using MS Project or similar tools.
• Use Solid Works 3‑D software to build solid models and create cross‑sectional layouts; perform tolerance stack‑up analysis, and apply GD&T.
• Develop product test plans, identify instrumentation and measurements required, and perform testing to validate new product designs.
• Understand fundamental manufacturing processes for wrought and cast materials including gray and ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, and plastics.
• Perform analysis of design and performance data resulting from R&D testing.
• Provide technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and internal groups:
  Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Field Service, Purchasing, and Quality Control.
• Ensure integrity of issued drawings, Bills of Material, and applicable engineering specifications such as ASTM, AISI, ANSI B31.1, API‑675, and ANSI/HI 6.6.
• Obtain approvals as required with respect to certifying and regulatory agencies (UL, CSA, CE, NSF, ATEX).
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations; apply critical reasoning to decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Limited travel may be required.

The work is predominantly sedentary with minimal physical exertion. The employee is normally seated with opportunities for standing or walking. Strength to lift or carry files up to 10 pounds. Vision, hearing, and speech for communication.

Work environment is climate‑controlled, with occasional exposure to moderate temperature changes and typical manufacturing hazards such as noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards. Proper personal protective equipment is required.

Pay Range: $97,000.00 – $ annually.

Bonus Eligible:
Discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan.

Benefits include 401(k) plan with employer contributions; medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings and flexible spending accounts; disability, life, and supplemental insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leave; paid time off including 11 paid holidays per year; paid vacation beginning at 120 hours annually;

40 paid sick leave hours annually; tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program with counseling and legal services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other factors prohibited by law.