Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development EngineerLocation: Travel-based / Hybrid (25-50% domestic and international travel) About the OpportunityA rapidly growing power transmission technology company is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to support the development, qualification, and deployment of next-generation overhead transmission conductor solutions. This highly visible role combines product development, supplier qualification, testing, field support, manufacturing collaboration, and customer-facing technical leadership. What You'll DoLead qualification and development of conductor hardware including dead-ends, splices, clamps, dampers, connectors, and suspension systemsPartner with hardware manufacturers and global manufacturing suppliers to develop and optimize productsEstablish technical specifications, testing requirements, quality standards, and acceptance criteriaCoordinate laboratory testing, field trials, product validation, and qualification programsConduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actionsPerform supplier assessments, quality audits, and factory acceptance testingSupport international manufacturing partners with production processes, quality systems, and technical trainingProvide field installation support and technical guidance to utilities and contractorsDevelop technical documentation, installation procedures, and engineering specificationsCollaborate with engineering, operations, sales, quality, and external partners to ensure successful product deployment What You'll BringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline5+ years of engineering experience in power transmission, utility infrastructure, mechanical products, or related industriesExperience developing, qualifying, manufacturing, or supporting engineered productsStrong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and quality systemsExperience with qualification testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigationsAbility to work directly with suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, customers, and field personnelWillingness to travel 25-50% domestically and internationally Preferred ExperienceOverhead transmission conductors, conductor hardware, insulators, or transmission-line systemsCompression fittings, conductor accessories, mechanical clamps, or utility hardware3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or InventorMechanical testing including fatigue, tensile, vibration, or thermal cyclingSupplier qualification, factory audits, and quality auditsAluminum conductors, composite materials, metallurgy, or transmission-line installation practices Why This RoleDirect impact on critical electrical infrastructure projectsHigh visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and customer organizationsSignificant international exposure and supplier interactionOpportunity to influence product strategy and qualification standardsHands-on role combining design, testing, manufacturing, and field engineering