Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Pond Guy / Airmax, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of pond, lake, and water garden products, including aeration systems, fountains, and water treatments. This role is a product development role focused on designing, developing, and launching physical products.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple product development projects, leading designs from concept through prototype, testing, and production launch
• Serve as technical lead for assigned projects, ensuring strong design execution, manufacturability (DFMA), and production readiness
• Create and define performance requirements on engineering drawings
• Design mechanical components and assemblies in SolidWorks, ensuring performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets are met
• Lead and facilitate design reviews, ensuring design alignment with performance, quality, and product requirements
• Build and iterate prototypes using in-house equipment, including a full machine shop and multiple 3D printing machines, performing testing and validation through structured plans and real-world evaluation
• Drive continuous improvement by solving design-related issues, using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to optimize product performance
• Provide engineering and technical support across multiple business entities and intercompany operations as needed
• Identify opportunities for product or process innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in product design/development within an engineering discipline
• Proven experience applying mechanical engineering principles, knowledge of materials science, manufacturing processes, and tools in product engineering
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and/or similar 3D-modeling software
• Inquisitive mindset with a passion for exploring new ideas and approaches
• Demonstrated ability to build strong connections by seeking input and fostering open dialogue
• Creative thinking and persistence in finding solutions to complex problems
• Experience with various manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, metal forming, injection molding, welding/joining, extrusion, etc.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity for typing, sitting at a desk, and looking at a computer screen for long periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, and standing for long durations
• Lifting, lowering, and carrying packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs
• Handling packages up to 150 lbs with assistance
• Ability to swim, perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Handling small components
• Adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, etc.

Skills

• Ownership, curiosity, and persistence
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Competitive product awareness and innovation

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Pay

This is a full-time, salaried position.

Schedule

Candidates must be available to work between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, with the occasional Saturday work as needed.