Product Development Engineer – Outdoor Power Equipment; Entry-Level

Product Development Engineer – Outdoor Power Equipment (Entry-Level)

Department:
Lawn & Garden

Reports to:

Director of Product Development Business Unit 1 (Lawn & Garden)

Ardisam, Inc. is a design, marketing, and importing company based in Northwest Wisconsin. This position includes work with outdoor consumer products in garden tilling, property maintenance, wood processing, poultry processing, and ATV trailer categories. The Product Development Engineer will design and develop products, primarily supporting the Lawn and Garden category, with occasional work in poultry processing and ATV trailers. The role will grow to own the full product development cycle, from concept through production, partnering with CAD designers, prototyping technicians, product line managers, quality and sales teams, sourcing, and domestic/international vendors.

The engineer ensures designs are manufacturable, market‑ready, and reliable in the field across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes.

• Take on small to mid‑sized product development projects to launch, managing scope, timeline, and deliverables.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings in Solid Works.
• Provide regular project status updates using established timelines and tracking tools.
• Ensure components and assemblies comply with applicable standards and internal engineering requirements.
• Support prototype builds and facilitate cross‑functional design reviews.
• Plan and execute performance and lifecycle testing; analyze data and document results in detailed test reports.
• Develop and maintain quality requirements, test and validation plans, and pre‑shipment inspection criteria.
• Be involved with third‑party QC and pre‑shipment inspection results; drive corrective improvements.
• Disposition nonconforming material and manage corrective actions to closure.
• Support development of domestic and international supply chains (primarily Southeast Asia).
• Travel to overseas suppliers for pilot builds, quality improvements, schedule adherence, and relationship building.
• Communicate effectively—verbally and in writing—with internal stakeholders and international vendors.
• Be a part of development, documentation, and implementation of engineering standards.
• Assist in maintaining engineering systems and documentation.
• Manage multiple projects by prioritizing tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support Sourcing, Customer Service, Marketing, and Operations with technical decision‑making and documentation accuracy.

• 2+ years of consumer product design experience (preferred).
• 3D modeling experience.
• 3D printing and waterjet experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical operation of small‑scale transmissions, drive trains and small engines.
• Knowledge in part design and fabrication (machining, welding, metal fabrication such as brake pressing and stamping, plastic molding processes such as injection and thermoforming, etc.).
• Basic understanding of electrical systems / wiring.
• Knowledge or certification in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other quality management systems (preferred).

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar. A 2‑year technical degree with 2+ years of consumer product design experience will also be considered.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Yearly Profit‑Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (Dependent)
• Employee Discount

Salaried Position

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8

First Shift

Up to 20% travel (domestically and internationally)

Ardisam, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ardisam, Inc. is a Substance Free Workplace and requires pre‑employment drug screens.