Product Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• collaborating with cross-functional teams to conceptualize innovative solutions
• performing design calculations and analyses (e.g., failure modes and effects analysis, FEA simulations via SolidWorks)
• optimizing designs for manufacturability in processes like thermoforming and resin casting. The role involves iterating designs based on manufacturing feedback
• System: feedback, testing, and utility industry standards, supporting prototyping with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the integration of new manufacturing equipment (e.g., robotic trim cells, vertical mills) into the production process. Proficiency in SolidWorks, including advanced assemblies, surfacing, and simulation tools, is critical to success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in mechanical product design for manufacturing environments.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, FEA, and simulation tools).
• Experience designing for thermoplastic and cross-linked polymer manufacturing processes (e.g., thermoforming, casting).
• Knowledge of utility industry standards and safety regulations.
• Strong analytical skills for structural and material performance analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
  
  * Relocation offered