Senior Mechanical Engineer- New Product Development

What You Will Contribute

Senior Mechanical Engineer – New Product Development

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of new products, as well as improvements to existing products, ensuring alignment with technical, market, and customer requirements.
• Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of designs, including performance, quality, reliability, and verification.
• Apply sound engineering principles to troubleshoot complex system issues and improve product designs.
• Develop, execute, and document verification test plans to confirm products meet design, regulatory, and customer specifications.
• Prepare or oversee the development of test specifications used by quality and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate testing activities with internal and external laboratories, including certification bodies (e.g., UL, CE, NSF, FM, Intrinsic Safety).
• Select materials and manufacturing processes that support product performance and durability, particularly in demanding environments.
• Ensure designs meet Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks through structured design and analysis approaches.
• Lead technical execution of cross-functional projects, ensuring milestones are achieved within established timelines and budgets.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering staff as needed.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new technologies and product concepts.
• Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Production to ensure products meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate product costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support Sales and Customer Service teams by providing technical expertise, including field troubleshooting and analysis of product returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in product development
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and FEA tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across functions and organizational levels

Preferred

• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or CFD
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience integrating electronic components into mechanical systems