Product Engineer III

Position Title:
Product Engineer III

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000 / DOE

An established US manufacturer is seeking a senior-level Product Engineer III to develop new products, improve existing designs, and solve complex engineering challenges within a hands‑on production environment. This role will own the full product development cycle-from establishing requirements and creating CAD models to building prototypes, conducting validation testing and supporting products on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate is a practical, solutions‑driven mechanical engineer who combines strong technical expertise with creativity, clear communication and the willingness to get hands‑on when a design needs to work in the real world.

• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for new products and product revisions
• Manage bills of materials, tolerances, specifications, and other engineering requirements for assigned products
• Evaluate and process Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders as products evolve or production issues arise
• Translate customer requirements and product concepts into reliable, cost‑effective and manufacturable designs
• Develop prototypes and conduct design validation and process validation testing
• Lead design for manufacturability and design for assembly reviews in partnership with manufacturing engineering
• Resolve design, processing and production challenges with minimal supervision
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to the production floor when components do not fit, tolerance stacks fail, or assembly problems occur
• Investigate nonconformances, scrap and quality escapes connected to product design
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for failures identified in production, testing or the field
• Develop test protocols, conduct testing and document results for pressure, load, material, environmental and cycle requirements
• Support product certification and compliance with applicable AWWA, NSF, ASTM and other industry standards
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality to balance customer needs, production capabilities and performance requirements
• Review supplier drawings, specifications and technical documentation for outsourced components
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through material substitutions, design simplification and other product improvements
• Manage the phase‑in and phase‑out of product variants, revisions and engineering changes
• Lead assigned engineering projects and define the appropriate technical approach
• Mentor and help supervise engineers or specialized technicians
• Support custom product designs by developing solutions that meet customer expectations while remaining practical for production

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least five years of mechanical product engineering experience within an industrial production or manufacturing environment
• Advanced experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge across multiple manufacturing disciplines such as rubber, fabrication, forming, coatings, castings, plastics or machining
• Proven experience creating production‑ready mechanical products and resolving complex design challenges
• Strong understanding of tolerances, engineering specifications, BOM management, prototyping, and product validation
• Excellent project management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to develop creative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools in a hands‑on manufacturing environment
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Bothell, Washington

• Annual bonus targeted at 5% of salary
• Quarterly profit‑sharing opportunities
• Employer‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees, with dependent coverage available
• 401(k) plan with a company match of $0.50 per $1 contributed on up to 6% of total pay
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off, with flexibility based on experience
• Paid company holidays
• Flexible scheduling between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Minimal overtime and strong work‑life balance