Product Design Engineer

About the Role

Create and modify 3D product models within a comprehensive enterprise manufacturing system. Collaborate with Project Management, Design, Drafting, and Engineering to ensure alignment with product specifications and customer expectations. Provide technical support to both customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Design Engineering Technicians in day-to-day tasks and validation of their work.
• Perform advanced designing of cabinet models.
• Update engineering system databases, incorporating product design changes to ensure processes meet product and quality specifications.
• Develop SOPs for processes within the department and maintain standard prints and reference drawings for internal and vendor use.
• Ensure cabinet components, tops, hardware, and program databases that support product programming and design are updated with current and accurate information.
• Test new cabinet configurations to ensure programming is functioning properly and quality specifications are met.
• Assign feature/option sets to product configurations.
• Work with Project Managers, Designers, and Drafters to ensure cabinet designs meet company standards and satisfy customer requirements.
• Collaborate with production staff and quality teams to investigate non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions to eliminate future occurrences.
• Maintain or create a bill of materials for standard or modified products, including creating part numbers for new items.
• Prioritize and organize work to ensure tasks are successfully completed within defined timeframes and meet predetermined deadlines.
• Create, revise, and maintain 3D models, prints, reference drawings, and logs for production, project work, product development, and R&D.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Work with Product Design Engineering Architects to ensure process or product changes are developed within the systems.
• Assist Product Development and R&D in conceptualizing and prototyping new ideas.
• Work with Procurement and outside vendors as needed for Product Development and R&D.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate closely with others within the Engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance to other areas.
• Follow established design templates, procedures, and work instructions.
• Comply with industry design standards and drawing standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design, Machine Tool/CNC, or programs utilizing CAD and/or CNC programming.
• 5+ years as a mechanical designer or a CNC Programmer.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM Software.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 5+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years in an engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design/engineering, bills of materials, routings, and manufacturing processes.
• SolidWorks, Inventor, or 3D AutoCAD Certified.
• Proficient in 3D AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• Proficient working with ERP/MES (Enterprise Resource Planning/Manufacturing Execution Systems).

Skills

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks out and recommends improvements in work processes, products, and services; demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying areas for optimization.
• Customer Focus: Pays attention to customer (internal and/or external) needs and adapts as relationships evolve; drives innovation and responsiveness.
• Dependability and Self-Awareness: Consistently reliable in fulfilling commitments and responsibilities; understands personal strengths, weaknesses, and emotional impact on others.
• Manages Conflict: Navigates disagreements and resolves conflict productively by remaining calm, communicating constructively, and working toward common solutions.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others toward a common goal, gaining trust and respect through responsible team efforts.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time (6-8 hours per day).
• Walking, speaking, hearing, and seeing.
• Listening and observing the environment for hazard prevention.
• Using hands for tools and typing.
• Semi-frequently lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Some tasks may require bending, stooping, twisting, and turning.

Working Environment

Indoor office environment that is temperature-controlled year-round. Minimal hazards identified.