Key Responsibilities
- Develop new product concepts based on customer requirements, market research, and business objectives.
- Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and early-stage testing.
- Product Development & Engineering
- Lead technical development of products through design, analysis, validation, and optimization.
- Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and risk analyses (e.g., FMEA).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, manufacturing, QA, supply chain, marketing).
- Build and evaluate prototypes to assess performance, durability, and user experience.
- Create test plans, analyze test results, and iterate on design improvements.
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless production scale-up.
- Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) initiatives.
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide engineering solutions.
- Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare engineering documentation, BOMs, revision control, and technical reports.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Plan and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 25+ years of experience in product development, engineering design, or R&D.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, Fusion 360, etc.).
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Skills (Optional)
- Experience with FEA/CFD analysis tools.
- Exposure to HVAC
- Knowledge of statistical methods, DOE, or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with agile development processes.
- Experience with regulatory environments (ISO, FDA, CE, automotive/ aerospace standards, etc.).
