New Product Development Engineer

New Product Development Engineer

Position: Full-Time| Salaried, Exempt Department: Engineering

Reports to: Director of Engineering Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio

Base Salary: $90,000

Position Overview

Cleveland Controls is a growing U.S. manufacturer investing in innovation, automation, increased production capacity, and a new state-of-the-art facility. We are seeking a creative, hands-on New Product Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and introduction of innovative HVAC control products. This role offers the opportunity to bring new product ideas from concept to production while working closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and sales to support continued growth and expand our product offerings.

The New Product Development Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and launching new products that meet customer needs, industry standards, and performance expectations. Equally important, this individual will evaluate new technologies, develop practical and cost-effective design solutions, improve existing products, and collaborate across departments to ensure product reliability, manufacturability, and successful implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new mechanical and electrical control products from concept through production.
• Research new technologies, materials, and design solutions to support product development and improvements.
• Develop prototypes, conduct feasibility studies, and perform product testing and validation.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot design issues, and implement improvements to product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure cost-effective product design, production, assembly, and successful product launches.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS).
• Work with suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support customer-specific product development, customization, and improvements to existing products.
• Manage engineering changes and provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, sales, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of product design, development, or related engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Ability to develop and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with industrial, HVAC, controls, or electromechanical products preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, engineering change processes, and product certifications preferred.

Benefits & Opportunity

• Company-paid health insurance, plus available FSA/HSA, EAP, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Applicable coverage begins after 90 days of employment.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO. Applicable coverage begins after 90 days of employment.
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan, available after six months of employment.

Additional Information

This position is performed in both office and manufacturing environments and involves regular hands-on work in production and testing areas. The employee may be exposed to noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and other conditions typical of a manufacturing environment. Required safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed when applicable.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the Company.