Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer

National Presto Industries is seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join our housewares team! If you love turning big ideas into real, innovative products, we're looking for you! Join a stable, local company where collaboration thrives and a family like atmosphere makes every day rewarding. You'll collaborate with talented engineers, bring fresh ideas to the table, and help fuel a creative, fast-moving environment where innovation is front and center.

As a Product Design Engineer, you will:

• Create the engineering and manufacturing specifications for consumer products
• Utilize 3D CAD to create parts and assemblies establishing the product geometric specification
• Utilize 2D CAD to document critical engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Provide definition and recommendations in procurement of prototypes, models, and samples
• Research and analyze data to assist with improvement activities to products and processes
• Create and edit bills of materials for existing products and derivative projects
• Assist with developing requirements regarding agency certifications, performance, reliability and durability
• Contribute to establishing critical to quality (CTQ) criteria for QC and QA inspections
• Conduct preliminary patent searches, analyze existing patents and publications, and provide support for patent filing and IP protection

Requirements:

• BSME, BSEE, BS in Mechanical Technology, or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in product design, engineering, and assisting in the manufacture of electromechanical and/or electrothermal consumer products

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to apply technical and engineering knowledge to the development and launch of innovative consumer and/or safety products
• Proficiency for 3D CAD solid modeling and 2D CAD drafting (SolidWorks preferred)
• Knowledge of design and manufacturing methods (plastic injection molding, metal stamping, die-casting, machining, painting, welding, general electrical, etc.)
• Understanding of safety/regulatory/environmental requirements such as UL, FDA, etc.
• Understanding of tools, instruments, measurement techniques and processes
• Must possess organizational, planning, analytical, and prioritization skills to successfully support multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of patent process

Why Join Us?

At National Presto Industries, we don't just make products - we engineer solutions that improve everyday life. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team of talented professionals who can bring creativity, expertise, and passion to every project. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurances along with paid time off and a 401(k) plan with a generous 4% employer match.

National Presto Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employment and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and request priority referral of protected veterans for all job openings.

We are committed to employing individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.