Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer

A fast-growing manufacturer of custom architectural door systems is hiring a Product Design Engineer to take full ownership of a new product initiative. This role covers the full lifecycle from concept and design through testing, certification, sourcing, and scalable manufacturing.

You'll work in a hands-on, collaborative engineering environment where decisions move quickly, prototypes are built in real time, and new products directly shape the company's next phase of growth.

Location: North Port, FL (On-site role)

Why This Role Stands Out

• You own the product from start to finish.

• The culture supports innovation, testing, and pushing boundaries.

• You work directly with leadership and influence key decisions.

• Real career growth as the engineering group expands.

• Clear performance-based bonus structure and equity eligibility after six months.

• The company is scaling nationally, giving your work broad market impact.

What You Will Do

• Improve current products based on feedback from customers, sales, service, and quality teams.

• Design new products focused on performance, aesthetics, manufacturability, and code compliance.

• Stay informed on industry trends and upcoming code changes.

• Lead cross-functional teams through product rollouts and enhancements.

• Work with suppliers to source hardware, extrusions, and molded components.

• Select materials and glazing options that balance performance and cost.

• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting production issues.

• Create formulas, bills of materials, and product-specific drawings.

• Work with IT to set up product configurators.

• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.

• Build 2D/3D CAD models and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.

• Support the CAD team with submittals and custom project details.

• Lead testing strategy and coordinate third-party lab certifications (Miami-Dade, FPA, NFRC, ASTM, STC).

• Apply DFM/A principles with supply chain and manufacturing teams.

• Develop fabrication guides, technical cut sheets, and internal documentation.

• Track milestones, manage technical check-ins, and support vendor coordination.

• Troubleshoot prototypes and implement corrective design changes.

• Identify potential opportunities for IP filings.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical or product engineering experience in fenestration, windows, doors, curtain wall, architectural systems, or fabricated components.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field.

• Advanced skill with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor (or similar).

• Knowledge of structural, thermal, water, and air performance in building systems.

• Familiarity with testing, certification processes, and relevant industry standards.

• Comfortable managing multiple projects and working cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications, Not Required

• Experience with aluminum extrusion design and tolerances.

• Knowledge of ASTM, AAMA, NFRC, or related testing protocols.

• Experience taking a new product through full lifecycle at a small or mid-size manufacturer.

• Familiarity with Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA processes.

Ideal Candidate

You are a hands-on engineer who likes to build things that matter. You think about design, performance, manufacturability, and user needs as one system. You can lead technical decisions, collaborate across departments, and own outcomes without heavy oversight.

You tend to:

• Pair creativity with real-world practicality.

• Build clean designs that work in complex production environments.

• Anticipate certification needs early.

• Communicate clearly with fabricators, engineers, and executives.

• Own the technical direction with confidence.

• Enjoy seeing a product go from concept to market.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary + performance bonus + equity eligibility after six months.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Relocation support for strong candidates.