Sr. Product Development Engineer

Sr. Product Development Engineer Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation 401(k) United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids Apr 01, 2026 Sr. Product Development Engineer
Job Location US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-IN-Hobart # of Openings 1 Company Division ILUS Overview About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you! Job Summary Leads development of new product designs for automated material handling systems. Works on medium and large projects. Leads work teams, oversees the work of others, and mentors less senior team members. Responsibilities Essential Functions Creates product designs that are manufacturable, scalable, consistent, competive, and desireable to Wynright's customers
Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making
Ensures that new products are safe, reliable and easy to maintain
Follows engineering standards and uses modeling and simulation tools to prove or disprove designs
Partners with the design team, internal customers, manufacturing, quality control, purchasing, and outside vendors to develop new solutions
Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones
Performs on-site testing and verification
Travels up to 20%
Conceives, develops, engineers, prototypes, tests, and revises products designs
Analyzes data to identify trends in usage, cost, performance, and reliability
Developes and executes test plans for concepts and prototypes
Selects appropriate and cost-effective purchased parts
Performs engineering calculations to ensure robust designs, including horsepower, stress, torque, deflection, torsion, overhung load, sortation rate, cycle rate, air consumption, and amperage draw
Works with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve development and design issues
Participates in new product scope specification
Reviews product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements and specifications
Leads work teams, oversees the work of other team members, and mentors less-senior team members Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Industrial, or Product Development, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 6 years of Material Handling-related experience
Experience designing conveyor, sortation, or automation equipment is required
Experience designing parts or equipment for volume manufacturing is required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Experienced with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD and 2D AutoCAD
Experienced with MS Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Teams, etc. Benefit Information Many great benefits to include Health/Vision/Dental/401k with match/Pet Insurance
FSA/HSA
Employee Assistance Program EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Federal Contractor If you need assistance applying to an open position online, please email HR-ILUS@daifukuna.com