Product Development Engineer
About this role
Product Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Designing and developing product prototypes using CAD software and 3D modeling.
- Collaborating with research and development teams to incorporate usability and marketability into product designs.
- Testing prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve any functionality issues.
- Assessing the viability of production methods and materials to ensure product feasibility from an economic standpoint.
- Staying updated with the latest trends in design and manufacturing technology and integrating them into product designs.
- Working with regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet industry-specific compliance and safety standards.
Key Tasks and Duties
- Collaborative brainstorming and ideation sessions with project teams to identify design requirements and the scope of product projects.
- Detailed drafting of design plans, presenting technical drawings and design proposals to management teams.
- Simulation and analysis of design models to predict product performance under various conditions.
- Coordination with manufacturing teams to implement production processes that are in line with the design specifications.
- Quality assurance testing and troubleshooting post-production to resolve any issues before full-scale manufacture.
- Documentation of design processes and adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
Education and Certification Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
- Knowledge of the full design lifecycle from conceptualization to production.
- Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies is often preferred.
Company at a glance
Wildeck, Inc. – a subsidiary of Holden Industries, an ESOP Company – is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial work platforms (mezzanines), vertical reciprocating conveyors (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RMLs), custom ladders, access platforms, and safety guarding products. In warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing, logistics, and other operations, Wildeck products provide safe and efficient storing, lifting, and guarding solutions that can enhance your bottom line. Wildeck’s modern manufacturing facility and full-time staff of structural, mechanical and electrical engineers provide innovative, cost-effective, and performance-proven products that meet all applicable codes and industry safety requirements.
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