Senior Product Development Engineer

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The Senior Product Development Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and launch of new products, as well as sustaining engineering improvements for existing product lines. This role plays a key part in driving innovation, ensuring regulatory and UL compliance, and executing product development projects from concept through production. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mechanical design, strong Solid Works proficiency, and deep knowledge of industry standards and certification processes.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from concept, feasibility, modeling, and prototyping to testing and final production release.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and assemblies using Solid Works (including simulations, FEA, GD&T, BOM creation, etc.).
• Develop and maintain product specifications, technical documentation, CAD models, and engineering change orders.

• Ensure all new and modified products meet UL, CSA, CE, and other applicable regulatory and safety standards.
• Coordinate product testing, validation, and certification processes internally and with third-party labs.
• Conduct risk assessments (FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA) and lead corrective actions related to design, performance, and safety.

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams involving manufacturing, sourcing, quality, marketing, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manage product development timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Support vendor evaluations, material selection, and cost optimization initiatives.

• Provide engineering support for production, quality issues, supplier development, and lifecycle improvements.
• Analyze field performance, warranty data, and customer feedback to drive product enhancements.
• Lead design-to-cost, design-for-manufacturability (DFM), and design-for-assembly (DFA) initiatives.

• Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Decision Making – Analyzes data, evaluates options, and makes timely, sound decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term impacts, even in conditions of ambiguity.
• Innovation & Creativity – Generates new ideas, challenges conventional approaches, and applies creative problem-solving to develop improved processes, products, or solutions.
• Problem Solving – Troubleshoots complex issues and conducts effective root cause analysis to implement lasting solutions.
• Project Management – Effectively plans, organizes, and executes projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are met while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Stakeholder Management – Builds strong relationships, communicates clearly, and aligns expectations across cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure successful collaboration and outcomes.
• Team Building – Builds positive, collaborative relationships across teams and the broader organization.
• Technical Knowledge – Applies advanced mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering principles; performs precise calculations to validate designs and components.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Experience: 8+ years of progressive product development or mechanical engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or regulated industry (spa, appliance, consumer products, or electromechanical device industry preferred). Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles and quality systems (ISO, Six Sigma, Kaizen preferred). Demonstrated expertise in UL/compliance, electrical safety standards, and certification processes. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal, plastics, etc.).

Technical

Skills:

3D CAD or CAM, Solid Works & Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems is a plus. Expert-level Solid Works proficiency (3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, simulations). Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and engineering documentation. Ability to conduct engineering calculations, tolerance stackups, thermal and structural analysis.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Manufacturing

Las Vegas, NV $-$ 3 weeks ago