Product Systems & Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Product Systems & Mechanical Design Engineer.

About Us:

3LED Group is a vertically integrated lighting and photonics company with brands including Xico Lighting, Prolume Lighting, Fusion Optix, LEDSupply, and LEDdynamics. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative lighting solutions for architectural, commercial, and specialty applications.

We are seeking a Product Systems & Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team. This role combines mechanical product design, engineering documentation, product data management, and automation. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how products are designed, documented, manufactured, and delivered while helping build the next generation of engineering systems and AI-driven workflows.

Job Summary:

The Product Systems & Mechanical Design Engineer will own the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, BOMs, product structures, and CAD data across our product portfolio. This individual will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and operations teams to support existing products while helping develop scalable systems for future growth.

This is not a traditional drafting position. We are looking for someone who wants to help build the digital foundation of a modern product company through automation, configuration tools, and AI-enabled engineering processes.

Responsibilities:

Product Design & Engineering:

• Design and develop lighting products, assemblies, and components.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Support new product development from concept through production.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve product quality and efficiency.

Engineering Documentation:

Create and maintain:

• Shop drawings.
• Assembly instructions.
• Installation guides.
• Manufacturing documentation.
• Product specifications.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and revision control.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards across product families.

BOM & Product Data Management:

• Own engineering BOM creation and maintenance.
• Maintain product structures, part numbering systems, and revision control.
• Ensure data integrity within PDM and ERP systems.
• Support engineering change management processes.

Automation & Digital Engineering:

• Develop and improve rules-based product configuration systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive engineering tasks.
• Support integration between CAD, PDM, ERP, and customer-facing systems.
• Participate in the implementation of AI tools and engineering automation initiatives.

Product Platform Development:

• Support the expansion of Xico and Prolume product offerings.
• Help create scalable product architectures that support multiple brands.
• Contribute to improving customer experience through better product information and documentation.
• Participate in new brand and product launch initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of BOM management and product structures.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with SolidWorks PDM or similar systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly operations.
• Experience with configurable products or product families.
• Familiarity with CAD automation, scripting, or engineering software development.
• Experience integrating engineering systems with ERP platforms.
• Architectural lighting or LED product experience.

What Success Looks Like:

Within your first year, you will:

• Improve consistency and quality of engineering documentation.
• Establish strong BOM and product data governance.
• Help reduce manual engineering effort through automation.
• Support new product introductions and portfolio expansion.
• Build the foundation for AI-assisted engineering workflows and scalable product configuration systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing technology and manufacturing company.

Location:

Preferred: On-site or hybrid.

Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.

Apply:

If you are passionate about product design, engineering systems, automation, and building scalable solutions, we would like to hear from you.