Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Product Design Engineer

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location : Jacksonville, AR on-site

Requirements: BS in mechanical engineering or related degree, 5+ years experience in Product Design, Sheet Metal / Plastic forming design. Solidworks, FEA, DFM

Position Overview
We are seeking a Product Design Engineer to lead mechanical product development from concept through production. The role focuses on creating robust, manufacturable mechanical designs using SolidWorks and proven engineering practices, supporting prototyping, validation, and continuous improvement to deliver high-quality products on schedule. The ideal candidate will balance creative problem-solving with practical DFM considerations across metals and plastics and work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and product management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed mechanical designs and 3D models using SolidWorks, producing finished drawings, BOMs, and release documentation.
• Drive product development through concept, prototyping, testing, validation, and transfer to production while meeting cost, performance, and schedule targets.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles for sheet metal, plastic parts, injection-molded components, and formed parts.
• Perform engineering analysis including basic FEA, tolerance stack-ups, and stress/thermal assessments to validate designs.
• Create and support prototypes, lab testing, and field validation activities; iterate designs based on test data and feedback.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and suppliers to resolve production issues, optimize processes, and ensure scalable manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams on requirements for ventilation systems, fans, HVAC components, or other system-level integration when applicable.
• Implement continuous improvement practices such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to reduce cost and lead time while improving quality.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and product lifecycle records to support regulatory and quality needs.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for in-field issues and provide engineering change recommendations and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or product design, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
• Proven experience creating and interpreting technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Solid understanding of DFM principles
• Familiarity with prototyping techniques and 3D modeling
• Working knowledge of materials and their application in product design
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with sheet metal, plastics, injection molding, thermoforming, plastic forming, HVAC components and ventilation systems, fans, FEA, DFM, product lifecycle management, industrial engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, prototyping, and product design tools and workflows.
• Experience with FEA or other simulation tools
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications

Benefits

• Salary from $90k-135k DOE
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• 100% company-paid health insurance
• 401k: 100% match up to 8%
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Family-owned, non-corporate work environment
• Quick decisions from debt-free, cash-run business

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/29/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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