Associate Product Engineer – Retail Systems

Bruegmann is the trusted partner to the world’s leading retailers & brands. Our solutions provide value to all stakeholders and deliver sustainable innovation to a dynamic retail world. Our Mission is Serving our retail partners with innovative and compelling solutions.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Associate Product Engineer to support the execution of product development programs for retail fixture and merchandising systems.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams across the US, China, and Mexico to ensure technical accuracy, documentation integrity, and smooth project execution throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Conduct in-store measurements and field verification
• Support prototype tracking, testing, and validation
• Assist in design brief preparation and cross-team alignment
• Support field engineering activities, including site measurements, sample installations, and on-site coordination with sales teams to support customer-facing projects
• Support preparation and verification of BOM
• Maintain technical documentation and version control
• Review drawings and clarify technical details with suppliers

• Coordinate structural and load testing
• Support UL certification and regulatory documentation
• Assist in quality improvement and risk mitigation efforts

• Follow up on prototype builds and testing
• Coordinate with suppliers across regions (US, China, Mexico)
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Production, and Sales teams

• Track project timelines and milestones
• Prepare internal status updates and reports

• 1–3 years of experience in product engineering, mechanical design, or related fields
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (metal fabrication, injection molding preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams

• Detail-oriented with strong execution focus
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Structured problem-solving mindset
• Exposure to large-scale retail programs and global customers
• Opportunity to grow into a Product Engineer role
• Hands-on experience across design, sourcing, and production