Senior Product Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Behavioral Safety Products is seeking a Senior Product Design and Manufacturing Engineer to guide product design, development, and the path to successful production. This role combines hands-on engineering, quality focus, supplier collaboration, and technical support to move concepts into compliant, production-ready products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design new products and improve existing products using SolidWorks CAD.
• Develop engineering solutions that enhance performance, manufacturability, safety, and cost.
• Ensure products comply with applicable industry regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to convert concepts into production-ready designs.
• Create detailed product specifications and product documentation.
• Review prototypes, first articles, and production samples to verify quality and compliance.
• Lead quality initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts with suppliers.
• Analyze manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop domestic and international manufacturing partners.
• Act as the primary technical contact for suppliers throughout product development and production.
• Resolve challenges related to manufacturing, processes, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate third-party product testing and support successful certification when required.
• Conduct patent research during product development and work with patent attorneys on filings and documentation.
• Monitor competitive products for potential intellectual property considerations.
• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers, including troubleshooting field and production issues.
• Investigate design and manufacturing failures to improve future products.
• Support sales teams with technical presentations and product expertise at trade shows when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience designing physical products that have been successfully manufactured and sold.
• Strong CAD proficiency with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience designing products using plastics, metals, and production assemblies.
• Experience working directly with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, fabrication, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Tools and Technologies

• SolidWorks
• CAD Software

Compensation and Location

Location: Athens, GA 30606 (onsite)

Salary: USD 90,000 - 125,000 per year (offer depending on experience)

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO