Product Design Engineer

About the role

An established precision polymer and rubber components manufacturer in the western Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join its engineering team. This is a full-time, on-site role responsible for guiding engineered elastomeric products from initial concept through tooling development and full-scale manufacturing. The engineer will collaborate closely with tooling partners, production specialists, quality personnel, and commercial teams to deliver high-performance molded and extruded solutions that meet rigorous customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of custom thermoset elastomer components utilizing injection molding, compression molding, and extrusion manufacturing methods
• Partner with external tooling vendors to specify, review, and qualify injection molds, compression tooling, and extrusion dies
• Produce detailed 2D production drawings and 3D solid models using CAD software (Creo / Pro/ENGINEER preferred)
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles early in the product lifecycle to streamline production and minimize tooling iterations
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical system design decisions involving material selection, machining methods, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automated or robotic processes
• Ensure all technical documentation and engineering changes adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards and customer quality guidelines
• Conduct root-cause investigations, failure analyses, and comparative evaluations to solve complex production or design challenges
• Create structured project timelines and coordinate cross-functional milestones to ensure on-time delivery from prototyping through production handoff
• Deliver clear technical documentation, reports, and presentations to internal teams, suppliers, and external customers

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a related engineering field
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on product engineering experience focused on elastomeric, rubber, or molded polymer products
• CAD Proficiency: Strong 2D drafting and 3D modeling skills, with preferred experience in Pro/ENGINEER or Creo
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of tooling design, elastomer processing, mold flow, and post-molding operations
• Software Skills: Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project)
• Leadership Skills: Experience leading project teams, managing timelines, or supervising technical staff is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (eligible following standard waiting period)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Critical illness coverage
• Paid vacation days plus 9 paid company holidays
• Dependent educational scholarship program (tenure-based eligibility)
• Manageable, reverse-commute location away from major metro highway congestion