Product Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on engineer to join our product development team. You will take new concepts from the bench to production, working closely with manufacturing, suppliers, and end customers to bring innovative products to market. You will be expected to own the technical aspects of your projects while communicating clearly with cross-functional partners.

Essential Functions

• Lead design and development of new products and components from concept through production release.
• Create and maintain 3D models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Plan and execute mechanical and materials testing to validate designs and support qualification programs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are producible and cost-effective.
• Visit customer and partner sites to gather requirements and provide installation and technical support.
• Identify problems creatively and propose novel solutions.

Requirements / Training and Experience

• Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science degree.
• Strong academic record (3.5 GPA or above).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CREO, or equivalent 3D CAD suite.
• 2 to 3 years in product development, overhead transmission line work or manufacturing.
• Mechanical or materials testing experience.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for short durations.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and partners.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 
• Team spirit. 
• Good analytical skills. 
• Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions.
• Position is in Huntington Beach, CA

Incentives

• Benefits offered the first of the month following 30 days of employment, include: medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off (sick and vacation), 10 company holidays, 401(k) with company match, etc.
• Referral Rewards program

Work Environment

The Product Development Engineer position works in a combination of work settings from office and lab to a safety sensitive manufacturing environment. The Product Development Engineer will often work directly on the shop floor of the manufacturing facility, near and around large-scale production processes and equipment. Product Development Engineer may also work in Research and Development (R&D) and Quality Control Testing to design and develop new manufacturing processes, testing, and experiments to improve product design and production methods, and to ensure product quality and compliance with standards. The position will spend time in the engineering office performing tasks such as designing manufacturing systems, developing process flow diagrams, analyzing data, creating manufacturing instructions, and collaborating with others. Occasionally, will participate in on-site visits needed to visit suppliers, vendors, or customer sites to review quality issues, assess manufacturing capabilities, troubleshooting issues, or assess material or tooling quality and performance. Occupational health and safety practices are essential in manufacturing environments and is expected to adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment when necessary.