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Product Development Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
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On-site Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and innovative Product Development Engineer to lead the development of new products from initial concept through prototyping, testing, validation, and production launch. This role serves as a key connection between the corporate office and manufacturing operations, ensuring effective collaboration across engineering, design, quality, and production teams. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering expertise, CAD design capabilities, and project management skills to transform concepts into high-quality, market-ready products. Experience in the building materials industry is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, specifications, and design objectives. Develop product designs, concepts, and prototypes using CAD software, including SolidWorks. Evaluate materials, manufacturing processes, design tolerances, and production methods to optimize product performance and cost. Coordinate product testing and validation to ensure safety, functionality, durability, and quality standards are met. Assess applicable regulatory and sustainability requirements and coordinate necessary certifications. Refine product designs based on testing results, manufacturing feedback, and customer requirements. Manage multiple product development projects, including timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables. Maintain accurate technical documentation, design records, testing results, and compliance documentation. Coordinate packaging, shipping, and product performance testing as needed. Work with design teams to establish requirements for product interface components. Evaluate product improvement opportunities, technical feasibility, and potential implementation challenges. Develop quality control criteria, safety guidelines, and product validation procedures. Prepare cost analysis documentation covering tooling, materials, packaging, and product functionality. Develop new product introduction (NPI) documentation, including product limitations, applications, availability, lead times, and installation instructions. Collaborate with manufacturing teams, installers, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and improve new and existing products. Support manufacturing operations during product launches to ensure a smooth transition from development to production. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. At least 4 years of experience in product development and project management . Experience with CAD design and 3D modeling software, particularly SolidWorks. Ability to conceptualize product ideas, develop prototypes, and guide products through the development lifecycle. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, design tolerances, and quality control. Knowledge of product testing, validation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience managing multiple projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and meeting development milestones. Strong analytical, mathematical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to conduct market research, identify customer needs, evaluate industry trends, and align product development with business objectives. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the building materials industry or a related manufacturing environment. Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) processes and production launch activities. Experience with sustainability requirements, product certifications, packaging validation, and installation testing.
