Product Design Engineer

Job Summary

Reporting to the Product Design Engineer Senior, the Product Design Engineer designs new products and/or develops product improvements based on Sales/Marketing functional specifications by applying engineering principles and Finite Element Analysis. The incumbent must be able to do machine design analysis for force, stress, and deflection of product components and understand the design of machine components such as rolling element bearings, bushings, cams, helical worm gear drives, and bolted joints/connections.

North Hollywood, CA, US

Onsite

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

Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.

• Proficiency 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
• 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
• Must understand fundamental manufacturing processes for wrought and cast, 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
• Assure 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 making decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Limited travel required

The work is predominantly sedentary and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated; however, the nature of the work allows for periods of standing or walking ength to lift or carry up to twenty‑five (25) pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen, and ability to hear and speak to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Works majority of the day in a climate‑controlled environment, except for occasionally performing work on the manufacturing floor, which is subject to moderate changes in temperature. The manufacturing environment is subject to moderate changes in temperature, and the employee will be exposed to typical hazards of noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards requiring the use of proper PPE.

This position may also require overtime as necessary. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Pay Range: $94,000.00–$ annually

Bonus Eligible: discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Pay Rationale:
We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.