Product Development Engineer

2-7 Years

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Design
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).
Prototyping & Testing
Build and evaluate prototypes to assess performance, durability, and user experience.
Create test plans, analyze test results, and iterate on design improvements.
Manufacturing Support
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.
Project Management
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.
Knowledge of statistical methods, DOE, or Six Sigma.
Familiarity with agile development processes.
Experience with regulatory environments (ISO, FDA, CE, automotive/ aerospace standards, etc.).