Product Design Engineer

About the role

The Product Design Engineer will design new products and/or develop product improvements based on Sales/Marketing functional specifications by applying engineering principles and Finite Element Analysis. They will troubleshoot performance issues, conduct root cause analysis, and enhance product designs.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop new products and conduct design reviews
• Conduct product engineering activities: troubleshooting performance issues, root cause analysis, and product design enhancements
• Develop an accurate project plan
• Implement project planning using MS Project or similar tools
• Create solid models and cross-sectional layouts using SolidWorks 3-D software
• Analyze design and performance data resulting from R&D testing
• Provide technical assistance to customers, suppliers, and internal groups
• Avoidance of design flaws and defects
• Ensure integrity of issued drawings, Bills of Material, and applicable engineering specifications
• Obtain approvals as required with respect to certifying and regulatory agencies (UL, CSA, CE, NSF, ATEX)
• Resolve problems in a timely manner
• Analyzes information skillfully
• Develop alternative solutions
• Group problem-solving situations
• Apply critical reasoning to make decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related work experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SolidWorks 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 skills

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, paid sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services