Product Development Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; master’s degree preferred
• 6+ years developing products from concept through production with systems including mechanical, electrical, and firmware
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid systems
• (Fluid handling systems, calibration pumps, pneumatic/hydraulic pumps experience preferred - no oil & gas)
• Complete proficiency CAD (Solid Works preferred), BOM management, and design documentation
• Experienced working contract manufacturers, ODMs / overseas suppliers
• Must have structured problem?solving and risk tools (
  RCCA, FMEA, fault trees, fishbone
  )
• Experience with Patent documentation
• Experience designing test fixtures, validation systems, and verification plans

• Own mechanical product definition from early concept through production
• Define and prioritize requirements, performance specifications, system architecture, and key trade?off decisions based on customer needs, costs, schedules, and manufacturability
• Evaluate product scope, feature set, and technical direction
• Perform hands?on design, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex systems to include mechanical, electrical, and firmware
• Integrate products with other devices and systems to ensure system?level compatibility and performance
• Direct test engineers and help define test strategies, fixtures, validation plans, and acceptance criteria; conduct and review laboratory and field testing
• Analyze data to drive design improvements and corrective actions
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Work with Contract Manufacturers and ODMs to ensure alignment between design intent, cost targets, and supply chain constraints, resolve issues and ensure production readiness, quality, and manufacturability