Product Development Engineer

Hotstart Inc
Any Location, WA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Product Development Engineer is responsible for transforming customer and market requirements into robust, manufacturable products through concept development, detailed mechanical design, prototype evaluation, validation testing, and production launch.

What You Will Do

The primary responsibilities of the Product Development Engineer include leading product development and improvement projects, designing components and assemblies, releasing SolidWorks models, and collaborating across teams and suppliers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong design experience with molded, cast, machined, welded, fabricated, and fluid-handling parts, and experience with materials, manufacturing, GD&T, DFM/DFA, tooling, suppliers, and cost optimization.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 8+ years in custom machinery, industrial equipment, or OEM product development
  • Proven ownership of complex mechanical designs from concept through validated production release
  • Strong design experience with molded, cast, machined, welded, fabricated, and fluid-handling parts
  • Experience with materials, manufacturing, GD&T, DFM/DFA, tooling, suppliers, and cost optimization
  • Hands-on experience with prototypes, fixtures, testing, troubleshooting, and iterative design
  • Working knowledge of thermal systems, pumps, heat exchangers, controls, circuits, and/or refrigeration
  • Advanced SolidWorks and documentation skills; clearly communicate design intent and results
  • Practical, collaborative problem solver who follows through and shares knowledge

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing
  • Educational assistance
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