Product Design Engineer

Job Type Full-time Description Department: Product Development Reports To: VP of Hardware Engineering General Summary: The Product Design Engineer will be responsible for translating ideas into functional, manufacturable, and market-ready products. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure that products meet both customer and company requirements. This position will work from home in the near term, however, long-term could be a hybrid position with an office near Southfield, MI. Essential Job Functions: • Conceptual Design & Development: Lead the design and development of new products from concept to production, ensuring alignment with market needs and company goals. • CAD Modeling: Create and refine 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using industry-standard CAD software SolidWorks. • Prototyping & Testing: Develop and oversee the creation of prototypes to validate design concepts, and collaborate with testing teams to ensure product durability, safety, and compliance. • DFM (Design for Manufacturing): Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for cost-effective and efficient production, incorporating feedback from suppliers and factory partners. • DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis): Conduct and document DFMEA to identify potential design risks and ensure mitigations are in place early in the design process. • DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report): Develop and execute DVP&R to ensure all design and validation tests are completed to meet performance, safety, and durability standards. • Material Selection : Recommend appropriate materials and finishes based on product requirements, cost constraints, and sustainability goals. • Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines, budgets, and performance targets are met. • Collaboration: Partner with other engineers, product managers, and industrial designers to create products that are innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. • Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to improving processes, tools, and systems related to product design and development. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering • 5 years of experience in product design our automotive, ideally within a manufacturing or product development environment • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA for design and analysis • Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and tolerance analysis to ensure product reliability • Proven ability to bring concepts to life through hands-on prototyping and testing • Strong experience in conducting DFMEA and developing/implementing DVP&R plans • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and collaborate with team members • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Compensation and Benefits: • Compensation DOE • Health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance • 401k with match • Vacation time • Paid parental leave • Wellness Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.