Product Design Engineer
Talent Wave Associates · French Camp, CA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Product Design Engineer to apply engineering principles to the design, refinement, and enhancement of new or existing products and components. This role is crucial for turning concepts into practical, high-quality designs that meet performance, production, and usability requirements, contributing significantly to the organization’s product development process.
Responsibilities
- Design, model, and test product prototypes.
- Research and develop design proposals for assigned projects.
- Establish clear design briefs and define concepts along with performance and production criteria.
- Select appropriate materials for manufacturing.
- Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and parts lists.
- Estimate production costs and create functional sample models for demonstration.
- Collaborate on marketing initiatives related to the product.
- Negotiate and define suitable production processes.
- Improve product usability and overall design effectiveness.
- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop concepts and detailed designs.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace in line with 5S standards.
- Adhere to all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Works under general supervision and handles moderately complex issues.
- Possesses solid working knowledge of the subject matter.
- May provide leadership, coaching, or mentoring to junior team members.
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical aptitude.
- Creative vision and innovative thinking.
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Effective planning and organizational skills.
- Leadership capabilities.