Product Design Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team supporting the design and development of hardware solutions used in retail environments and high-profile product launch events. This is an exciting opportunity to work on products that directly impact customer experiences, collaborating with world-class engineering, operations, industrial design, and manufacturing teams. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex mechanical design challenges, and can quickly step into active development programs with minimal ramp-up time. You'll contribute throughout the product lifecycle—from detailed design and prototyping to manufacturing support and product validation. Responsibilities Continue detailed design work on existing parts and assemblies with minimal handoff time. Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings. Build and evaluate prototypes to validate functionality, manufacturability, and overall performance. Partner with operations teams and manufacturing vendors to ensure production schedules remain on track. Analyze data from laboratory testing and manufacturing builds to support engineering decisions. Support root cause investigations and product builds through occasional domestic travel to manufacturing sites. Design and engineer products that balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, industrial design, operations, and external manufacturing partners throughout product development. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 8+ years of mechanical product design experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments. Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering documentation. Experience designing consumer electronics, retail fixtures, or similar hardware products. Experience working with contract manufacturers throughout the product development process. Strong knowledge of: Plastic and metal part design Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) Statistical tolerance analysis GD&T Experience integrating connectors, batteries, electronics packaging, PCBAs, and other component modules. Ability to quickly understand existing projects and effectively contribute with minimal onboarding. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering and supplier teams. Ability to travel domestically as needed. Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field required. Duration: 6-Month Contract (40 hours/week) #J-18808-Ljbffr