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1d ago

Engineering Manager - Proprietary Product Design

ilocatum Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO

1d ago

$110k - $140k/yr Full time Manager CAD Design

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Job Description

Join ilocatum in Kansas City, MO (onsite) and lead a proprietary product line with real ownership across design, development, and testing. This role combines hands-on engineering work with people leadership, giving you the chance to mentor a small team while shaping product outcomes from concept through launch. You will also serve as a technical connection point between sales, customers, and manufacturing, particularly for custom configurations and applications.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end product design, development, and testing for a proprietary product line, from concept through launch.
Own product R&D and testing execution for custom builds, including technical input for configurations and applications.
Act as the technical point of contact between sales, customers, and manufacturing to support custom configurations.
Manage and mentor a small engineering team, and contribute input toward growing the team.
Support ERP processes, including BOM accuracy, drawing control, and inventory data used by purchasing.
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities rather than working a single long-duration assignment.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, bringing solutions independently rather than relying on close day to day supervision.

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or related).
Strong, current, hands-on proficiency in SOLIDWORKS.
Experience doing hands-on product design work combined with managing or mentoring engineers.
Proven ability to manage multiple active projects at the same time.
Self-directed work style and comfort working with minimal day-to-day supervision.

Compensation and benefits

$110,000 to $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience and team management history.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Travel

Occasional travel (approximately 15% or less) for trade shows and on-site customer technical support.

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4d ago

Product Design Engineer

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Mayodan, NC

Mayodan, NC

4d ago

Full time CAD Design Design Documentation

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Job Description

Work on manufacturable, cost-effective product designs across the full development lifecycle, from concept through production and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Design and develop line extension and derivative configurations from concept through production release
Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks in accordance with company standards
Apply GD&T principles to deliver functional, manufacturable, and inspectable designs
Perform tolerance stack-ups and variation analysis using CETOL or similar tools
Develop predictive mathematical models to simulate aspects of mechanical motion
Lead and participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
Drive Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and throughput
Support sustaining engineering activities, including design updates, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions
Manage engineering changes through PDM and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), including proper documentation and revision control
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports
Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
Interface with suppliers to support design development and cost reduction initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related equivalent technical discipline
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) and tolerance analysis ( CETOL preferred )
Experience with DFMA and FMEA methodologies
Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) management in ERP systems ( Oracle preferred )
Experience supporting products through full lifecycle (concept to production)
Strong problem-solving, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to continuous improvement
Good judgment and decision-making skills

Technologies

SolidWorks
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
GD&T
ASME Y14.5-2009
CETOL
PDM
ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), Oracle
DFMEA, DFMA, FMEA

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in firearms or regulated manufacturing environments
Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities of machined, injection molded, MIM (Metal Injection Molded), and stamped components
Spring design experience
Experience performing moderately complex analyses such as kinematic/dynamic motion and FEA
Experience with cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
Exposure to product testing and validation processes

Additional Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass a drug and background screen
Must be eligible to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now and in the future

Location and Work Setting

Mayodan, NC (onsite)

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including competitive salary, profit sharing, and bonus
Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Life and Retirement benefits including 401k match, discretionary supplemental 401k contribution, basic and supplemental life options, plus short- and long-term disability plans
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Relocation Assistance available for the right candidate willing to relocate
Casual work environment

Compensation

D.O.E. Please include your salary requirements with your resume.

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30d ago

Principal Product Manager

Tract Capital Mercer Island, WA

Mercer Island, WA

30d ago Closed

$200k - $300k/yr Full time Manager CAD Cad Software

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 11, 2026).

Job Description

Tract Capital is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to lead the development of advanced mechanical systems for data center infrastructure. This onsite role on Mercer Island, WA partners with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to shape strategy and ensure cost, quality, scalability, and deployment targets are met. The position offers a salary range of USD 200,000 to 300,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Articulate the vision, requirements, and roadmaps for advanced mechanical infrastructure offerings.
Convert business goals, customer needs, and infrastructure strategy into a prioritized product plan.
Balance performance with cost, manufacturability, reliability, scalability, and deployment requirements.
Guide end-to-end product development from concept validation through New Product Introduction to production.
Manage stage-gate processes, schedules, budgets, risks, and launch activities.
Collaborate with engineering to transition prototypes into scalable manufacturing.
Oversee relationships with OEMs, contract manufacturers, fabricators, and key suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, capacity, and production readiness.
Partner with suppliers on manufacturing strategies, value engineering, and design-to-cost initiatives.
Work with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and external partners to ensure successful launches.
Act as the primary product owner, aligning stakeholders on priorities, scope, risks, and execution.
Ensure products integrate seamlessly into design, construction, commissioning, and long-term operations.
Support validation, testing, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and ongoing product improvement.
Collaborate with Supply Chain on sourcing strategies, production planning, inventory, and launch readiness.
Communicate product strategy, priorities, risks, and status to technical teams and executive leadership.
Ensure documentation, installation guides, commissioning procedures, and training materials support deployments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
10+ years of product management, product development, or technical leadership experience.
5+ years supporting data center infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or complex mechanical systems.
Proven track record delivering mechanical products from concept through production.
Experience with HVAC, cooling systems, thermal management, fluid distribution, or related technologies.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, or similar engineering tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, NPI, quality systems, and supplier management.

Technologies

AutoCAD
Revit
CFD

Benefits

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program
Paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation

Key Competencies

Expertise in advanced mechanical systems, cooling technologies, and mission-critical infrastructure
Proven product management and new product development experience
Manufacturing, supplier management, and product industrialization expertise
Cross-functional leadership and executive communication
Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments

Additional Information

25-40% travel to manufacturing sites, laboratories, customer locations, and partner facilities
Work across office, laboratory, manufacturing, and construction environments
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Expected Salary Range

USD 200,000 to 300,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus.

Tract Capital Employment

Employees at Tract Capital receive competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

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1mo ago

Product Design & Development Engineer

Innova Electronics Corp Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA

1mo ago Closed

$85k - $90k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Altium Designer CAD

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 18, 2026).

Job Description

Innova Electronics Corp, anchored at its US headquarters in Irvine, seeks a Product Design & Development Engineer to bridge hardware and firmware R&D with global manufacturing. This onsite role centers on driving products from early prototyping through mass production, coordinating cross-functional teams and international vendors to ensure design intent translates into scalable, reliable hardware.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product and Marketing to finalize specifications, review block diagrams, schematics, and enclosure concepts.
Oversee overseas vendors for PCB layout and mechanical tooling fabrication.
Direct prototype evolution, PCBA development, and tooling sample management.
Diagnose functional or electromechanical issues across hardware and firmware.
Serve as the technical gatekeeper for R&D design freezes transitioning to overseas mass production.
Optimize BOM and component selections in collaboration with IC vendors.
Plan and execute hardware and mechanical validation, including environmental, thermal, and electrical limits, plus reliability testing (mechanical stress, drop, vibration, IP rating).
Partner with international certification bodies to prepare products for global market release.
Synchronize timelines across R&D and overseas factories to align schedules and monitor the critical path to mass production.
Coordinate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Industrial Design to align product launch, component sourcing, and design intent.
Act as the central owner for Engineering Change Orders on hardware and tooling/mold modifications.

Requirements

Technical literacy: solid understanding of schematics and system architectures (MCU/SoC, power, wireless) to bridge conversations between R&D and vendors.
ECAD Tools: proficiency with Altium, Allegro, or OrCAD to review and verify multi-layer PCB layouts.
Lab equipment: experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies to evaluate prototypes.
FFF Validation: ability to check mechanical tolerances, enclosure alignment, button feel, light leakage, and structural integrity.
Firmware/Scripting: basic flashing and scripting to run diagnostic tests on functional prototypes.
Component & Supply Chain: knowledge of component sizing/packaging (SMD, BGA, QFN) and lifecycle assessment (lead times, second sourcing, EOL risks).
Hardware Validation: familiarity with HVT protocols (thermal profiling, stress testing, power consumption analysis).
Mechanical Reliability: awareness of reliability standards (drop, impact, thermal cycling, environmental chamber testing).
Regulatory Compliance: fundamentals of EMI/EMC testing and global standards (CE, FCC, UL).
Engineering Document Control: experience managing BOMs, Gerber files, and releasing Manufacturing Data Packages.
Technical Vendor & Project Management: milestone tracking (Gantt charts) and coordinating root-cause analysis with SMT/tooling factories on assembly, out-of-spec, or cosmetic defects (sink marks, flashing).
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with at least 5 years’ experience.
Strong communicator able to align cross-functional, international teams across time zones.
Willing to travel internationally; English/Chinese bilingual is a strong plus.

Technologies

Altium
Allegro
OrCAD

Compensation

USD 85,000 - 90,000 per year

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location

In person

Ability to Commute

Irvine, CA 92614 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

Irvine, CA 92614: Relocate before starting work (Required)

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1mo ago

Senior Product Design Engineer

STARC Systems Inc Brunswick, ME

Brunswick, ME

1mo ago Closed

Full time CAD Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 14, 2026).

Job Description

STARC Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of new products, from concept through manufacturing launch. This on-site role in Brunswick, Maine, focuses on leading cross-functional design initiatives and translating market and customer needs into clear requirements that drive prototyping, testing, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

Directs ongoing design initiatives by prioritizing tasks, addressing design and planning challenges, and developing actionable plans to keep programs on schedule.
Oversees end-to-end design and development of new products, accessories, fixtures, and tooling, combining hands-on CAD work with team leadership to meet performance, cost, and timeline targets.
Creates and evaluates design concepts, conducts engineering analyses and testing, and selects materials and manufacturing methods that satisfy product specifications.
Translates customer and market insights into clear product requirements, design inputs, and validated outputs.
Facilitates design reviews, design for manufacturability assessments, and cross-functional gate reviews to ensure alignment with cost, quality, and schedule goals.
Provides post-launch product support, including troubleshooting field issues, evaluating defects, and driving design or process improvements from feedback.
Occasional travel to support product testing, collect customer feedback, and assist with field installations; travel estimated up to 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
7 years of product development and design engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading projects to successful product launches.
Proficiency with Office 365 Apps, SolidWorks CAD, project management, and related engineering software.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering disciplines including materials, manufacturing technologies, and processes.

Technologies

SolidWorks CAD
Office 365 Apps
PLM system

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2mo ago

Product Design Engineer

MPS Acoustics Plano, TX

Plano, TX

2mo ago Closed

$70k - $80k/yr Full time CAD Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 8, 2026).

Job Description

MPS Acoustics in Plano designs cut and folded felt wall and ceiling installations and adapts core products to fit custom applications. The Product Design Engineer will work hands-on to produce manufacturable, well-documented drawings in collaboration with Sales and Production, applying design-for-manufacturing and design-for-aesthetics principles to ensure repeatable, visually correct results.

Responsibilities

Design products in SolidWorks based on customer drawings, specifications, and aesthetic requirements.
Modify and adapt core MPS products to fit custom customer applications.
Apply design-for-manufacturing and design-for-aesthetics principles so products are buildable, repeatable, and visually correct.
Partner with the Sales team to interpret customer requirements and translate them into clear, easily producible designs.
Design and validate assembly and manufacturing jigs and fixtures as required.
Design, build, and evaluate prototypes for design changes and new product configurations.
Validate fit, manufacturability, and appearance before releasing designs to production.
Support new product development efforts as the product line expands.
Develop and maintain product documentation, including models, drawings, and product standards.
Write clear assembly work instructions, SOPs, and other technical documentation as required.
Establish and apply drafting best practices and revision control so designs stay accurate and consistent.
Identify and execute product and process improvements that reduce cost, defects, rework, and build time.
Drive permanent design fixes and verify that changes deliver the intended result.
Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams.
Support resolution of quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action.
Review drawings produced by drafters and provide technical guidance when needed.

Requirements

2+ years of product design or mechanical engineering experience (made-to-order or high-mix manufacturing preferred).
Assembly jig and fixture design.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Competence in SolidWorks modeling and drafting best practices.
Demonstrated product design experience.
Experience developing product standards documentation.
Strong technical writing ability (SOPs, work instructions, etc.).
Working knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM).
Experience designing to aesthetic and appearance requirements.

Technologies

SolidWorks
Sheet metal tools
Parametric modeling tools

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Outcomes This Role Owns

Manufacturable, aesthetically correct product designs that meet customer requirements.
Core products reliably adapted to custom customer applications.
Clear, usable product documentation and assembly work instructions.
Continual product and process improvements that reduce cost, defects, rework, and build time.
Strong, consistent design standards and drafting practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with parametric modeling tools and SolidWorks sheet metal tools.
Sheet metal design background.
New product development (NPD) experience.
Experience in architectural products, acoustics, or a related manufacturing industry.

Skills and Attributes

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Detail-oriented and accuracy-driven.
Comfortable mentoring drafters and other engineers.
Able to identify the information needed to complete a project and proactively pursue it.
Organized, self-directed, and follow-through driven.

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Plano, TX (On-site)

Compensation

Base salary: USD 70,000 - 80,000 per year

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2mo ago

Product Design Engineer

ITT Inc. Valencia, CA

Valencia, CA

2mo ago Closed

$113k - $169k/yr Full time Ansys CAD Catia V5

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 4, 2026).

Job Description

Product Design Engineer position at ITT Inc. onsite in Valencia, CA, with a salary range of USD 112,700 - 168,500 per year.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering leadership, finance, mechanical engineering, quality, testing, program management, and production support to advance project goals.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop prototypes and products that can transition to production.
Perform design and analysis to meet internal and customer requirements.
Design tooling and fixtures as needed to manufacture designs consistently and cost-effectively.
Assist in resolving technical problems in the lab or on the production floor.
Support evaluation and resolution of escapes and field issues reported by customers.
Generate accurate parts lists and digital bills of materials, including sub-assemblies, fasteners, tooling, and hardware, aligned with design requirements.
Develop procedures for parts and systems, such as Acceptance Test Procedures, Qualification Test Procedures and Reports, and Qualification by Analysis & Similarity Reports.
Create 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies using ANSI and ASME Y14 geometric dimensioning & tolerancing and other best practices.
Develop product concepts, tooling designs, drawings, and parts lists based on customer data, loads, performance requirements, material applicability, and environmental constraints.
Lead and drive progress of assigned projects to ensure milestones are met.
Develop designs, data, specifications, processes, and reports throughout the product development lifecycle.
Present designs and technical findings at reviews.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of engineering design and development experience.
Extensive experience designing mechanical components and systems using advanced composites, elastomers, and metals (including ECS components, ducts, and multi-layer panels).
Familiarity with aerospace composite and metal manufacturing methods and best practices.
Self-driven with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Willing and able to share knowledge with other team members in a collaborative manner.
Proficient in CAD modeling and engineering drawings using SolidWorks and/or Catia.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Technologies

SolidWorks
Catia
Ansys
Oracle
Microsoft Office

Desired Capabilities

Experience with project engineering and technical leadership.
Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards.
Ability to define test plans, write test procedures, and lead development and qualification testing.
Experience with stress analysis and simulations (Ansys preferred).
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Oracle.