Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer (Mechanical)

Permanent/ Direct Hire

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Development Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will combine strong mechanical design skills with deep manufacturing experience, especially in machined and welded assemblies, and will be able to drive new products from concept through full-scale production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual and detailed design of new mechanical products, from initial ideas through to release for production.
• Interpret and apply customer and industry specifications to ensure designs meet all technical and quality requirements.
• Review, approve, and update engineering drawings and models, including the application and verification of GD&T.
• Evaluate designs against customer requirements, manufacturing methods, and cost targets, making necessary design and process adjustments.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, work instructions, and change records.
• Provide product and process support throughout the product lifecycle, including introduction, ramp-up, and ongoing production.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixtures, routings, and process sheets.
• Lead the design and implementation of fixtures and tooling for machining, brazing, welding, testing, and related operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts in machining, brazing, welding, and heat treatment to implement robust, cost-effective processes.
• Support on-time launch of new products through timely release of documentation and direct support to the production floor.
• Help control manufacturing costs by optimizing processes, tooling, and workflows.
• Analyze inspection and test data (including CMM reports and other measurement data) to confirm capability and drive improvements.
• Prepare and process engineering changes and related quality/manufacturing records (such as ECNs, DMRs, and MRB actions).
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for product and process issues.
• Contribute to cost estimates and quotations for new products or process changes.
• Drive and support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across products and manufacturing lines.
• Research and develop more efficient methods, workflows, and equipment to improve quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work within cross-functional teams that may include design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Participate in or lead R&D and continuous improvement projects.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers, sharing best practices in design and manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or product engineering, with direct involvement in NPI (New Product Introduction), design, and production.
• Demonstrated experience with machining of mechanical components (e.g., CNC machining, precision machining, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with tooling and fixture design for manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with brazing and/or GTAW (TIG) welded assemblies; exposure to heat treatment of metal parts is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in engineering drawings and GD&T, including reviewing and approving drawing packages.
• Experience working with engineering change processes and quality documentation (e.g., ECN/ECO, MRB, DMR or equivalent).
• Proven track record in process improvement, cost reduction, and manufacturing support on the shop floor.
• Experience working in and/or leading cross-functional teams and mentoring less-experienced engineers.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications

• Proficiency with a 3D CAD system (e.g., SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense standards (e.g., AS9100, ASME drawing standards such as Y14.5 or equivalent).
• Exposure to Six Sigma, Lean, or other structured continuous improvement methodologies.