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Senior Product Design Engineer

Jaypro Sports Waterford, CT

Waterford, CT

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$90k - $120k/yr Full time Manager Senior Design

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Job Description

Jaypro Sports is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to lead new product design and release work with a cross-functional team at its Waterford, CT site. This role manages a small engineering team while taking designs from early concept through prototype runs, documentation, and full-scale manufacturing readiness, with a focused emphasis on revision control and ECN processes.

What you’ll do

Manage a team of 2-3 people.
Lead new product development from initial concept through design and manufacturing.
Assess product designs for manufacturability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring they integrate smoothly into the production line for full-scale manufacturing.
Oversee prototype production runs so new designs are manufactured on schedule.
Develop product structures and routings in ERP.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including bill of materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, and work instructions.
Collaborate with the internal design team on manufacturing drawings and revisions.
Conduct product testing and evaluations to confirm alignment with industry standards and customer expectations.
Perform first piece inspections for external vendor products and provide feedback to suppliers.
Identify improvements in existing products and manufacturing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
Develop packaging optimization strategies for protection and cost reduction, including support for bulk shipments.
Oversee the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process for product updates or modifications, enforcing revision control and corrective action plans for all ECNs.
Resolve field issues tied to manufacturing defects or incorrect hardware.
Support Customer Service with product-related questions or concerns.
Recommend and implement corrective actions such as product reworks, manufacturing process adjustments, or design modifications.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field (BSME or BSCE preferred).
5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
Proficiency in solid modeling, ideally using Autodesk Inventor.
Experience with PDM systems, preferably Autodesk Vault.
Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Syteline.
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities, with strong ownership and initiative in a minimal-supervision environment.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and apply strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
Ability to complete projects and meet project deadlines.

Preferred and technical strengths

Knowledge of various materials and fabrication processes is a plus.
LEAN principles training is preferred.

Tools you’ll work with

Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Vault
Syteline
ERP
PDM

Compensation and logistics

Salary: USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year
Job type: Full-time
Work location: In person (Waterford, CT 06385)
Ability to commute: Waterford, CT 06385 (Required)
Ability to relocate: Waterford, CT 06385 (Relocate before starting work, Required)

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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