Product Design Engineer

The design of a new product begins with the Product Design Engineers sketching out ideas. They may then turn these into computer renderings, and use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to build virtual models of the design. Next, they will build physical prototypes of the models.

Determine Manufacturing Requirements

Once a model is ready, the Product Design Engineer works with other specialists to determine what materials and manufacturing requirements will be needed to produce the product. They work with vendors to develop the manufacturing processes that will be required, and interact with the operations teams to develop the necessary supply chains. Product Design Engineers need to work out what production costs will be, and evaluate whether their design can be produced for a reasonable cost and effort. They may also plan marketing initiatives for the product.

Product Design Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:

Determine Design Requirements

Before beginning a design, Product Design Engineer will consult with us to determine what their requirements are. They do research on the ways a particular product may be used and who the target audience will be.

Design Product

Product Design Engineer that can take our existing preliminary design and computer renderings and continue the process. They will be involved in a knowledge transfer from other company designer. Turn, adapt and improve these into new computer renderings, and use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to build virtual models of the design. Next, they will build physical prototypes of the models.

Evaluate Product and Seek Feedback

Product Design Engineers are responsible for evaluating the new product to determine if it is safe, attractive and functional. They conduct tests and analyze data generated from builds and lab experiments. They then present their designs, prototypes and estimated costs to the client for approval, and incorporate any feedback on the design.

Product Design Engineer Skills

Resourceful and innovative, and an effective problem-solver with strong decision-making skills. Creative and have a careful eye for detail.

Core skills:

Experience with mechanical design work and knowledge in manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret blue print documents

Knowledge and experience with utilization of CAD/3-D Modeling Software

Good sketching and concept generation skills

Ability to understand complex mathematical relationships that underpin mechanical analysis

Product knowledge and thorough understanding of materials, linear and nonlinear behavior of materials, fatigue and corrosion

Experience with various plastic fabricating processes

Experience in use of lean tools to help develop new processes, layouts and flow

MRP/ERP/QAD experience

Weekly.