Product Engineer

Job Summary:
The Product Engineer will lead the design, development, and execution of new products, with a focus on manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness. This role requires a strong technical background in plastics manufacturing, along with experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in product design and process optimization, ensuring that products meet standards for aesthetics, functionality, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product design efforts by collaborating with industrial designers and Product Management to maintain design intent while ensuring manufacturability
• Engineer single and multi-component plastic products with a focus on cost optimization, durability, and performance
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to refine designs, prevent production challenges, and improve efficiency
• Manage product development projects, estimating timelines, identifying risks, and driving execution to meet deadlines and cost targets
• Evaluate feasibility of designs by considering costs, materials, and technical constraints
• Conduct engineering studies on product structures, subsystems, and component interactions
• Develop innovative solutions to address technical challenges in product design and manufacturing
• Support new product launches, cost reduction initiatives, and quality improvements
• Validate designs through testing, analysis, and project reviews, ensuring alignment with performance goals
• Own the full lifecycle of assigned products, from concept to production
• Other duties and projects assigned as needed

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3-7 years of experience in product engineering, preferably in plastics manufacturing
• Expertise in rotational molding, injection molding, and blow molding design principles
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo experience preferred) with strong knowledge of surfacing and top-down design
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes

  Work Environment:

This position will perform most job duties in an office environment where using a computer, software applications, telephone, printer, etc. are essential.

This position will have the ability to be hybrid at the manager’s discretion. 

FLSA Status:

Exempt

What are the perks?

 Parental Leave

 401k with Employer Match

 Tuition Assistance 

 Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance 

 Adoption Assistance 

 Medical, Dental and Vision 

 Premium-FREE Medical Plan Option

 Employee Discount 

 10 Paid Holidays 

 Advancement Opportunities

Join our family!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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