Product Design Engineer

job summary:
A leading manufacturing organization in the Fort Lauderdale, FL metro area is seeking a Product Design Engineer. In this role, you will take a hands-on, leading role in the design, development, and optimization of critical aerospace safety devices. You will bridge the gap between initial concept and final production, ensuring all components meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, alongside 5+ years of hands-on component design experience working with steel and aluminum. High proficiency with 3D CAD software is required, with SolidWorks expertise and familiarity with FEA or GD&T strongly preferred. This is a direct-hire position, and our client is only seeking local talent currently.  
location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $87,000 - 93,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Lead and optimize design plans, selecting appropriate components and materials to minimize cost while strictly ensuring all safety, regulatory, and functional requirements are met

• Analyze complex data to develop and refine designs for mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and electromechanical components and systems

• Design sophisticated components and systems that maximize customer value, focusing on improved economy, operational safety, advanced control, and peak performance

• Direct and coordinate the fabrication, building, or modification of prototype equipment, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to ensure strict conformance with engineering designs

• Author and execute comprehensive qualification reports to prove designs meet operational performance and specifications. Troubleshoot, alter, and modify existing designs to resolve performance gaps and optimize functionality.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

 
skills:

• Design Engineer (1 year of experience is required)
• Mechanical Engineering (1 year of experience is required)
• Mechanical Engineering (1 year of experience is preferred)
• CAD (1 year of experience is required)
• Solidworks (1 year of experience is preferred)
  
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
  At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.
  
  
  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.