Aquatic Product Design Engineer II

Iwaki America Inc.; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Iwaki America Inc. in Holliston, MA, seeks a Product Design Engineer II to join our collaborative development team. You will architect, design, develop, test, and launch new products with mechanical, electrical, and logic subsystems while driving enhancements to existing offerings.

You will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service to translate customer needs into manufacturable solutions using SolidWorks, PDM, prototyping, and ISO-compliant change processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product design experience with configurable or modular design
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM
• Creative systems thinking with attention to detail to develop scalable solutions
• Collaborative team player with initiative to drive ideas to completion
• Understanding of product development processes and manufacturability in low-volume, high-mix environments
• Experience developing electromechanical solutions with simulation, prototyping, and testing
• Experience with documentation and design control for configurable products

Responsibilities

• Engineer configurable product architectures for complex customer challenges in low-volume, high-mix production
• Create modular design solutions and libraries for rapid customization
• Develop engineering documentation: theory of operation, specs, system architecture, P&ID, process flows
• Design and manage solutions from concept to production using SolidWorks and PDM
• Follow ISO protocols and engineering change processes
• Collaborate with Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service to translate customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and prototyping using 3D printing and CNC for rapid cycles
• Drive R&D initiatives including design, prototyping, and feasibility studies
• Test and validate products to ensure performance and reliability
• Communicate progress across organizational levels and manage concurrent projects

Skills

Solid problem solving

SolidWorks

PDM

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Position Summary: Join our collaborative product development team as a Product Design Engineer II to develop and support Iwaki Aquatic's product line. Tackling unique engineering challenges that require creative problem-solving, you’ll architect, design, develop, test, and launch new products with mechanical, electrical, and logic subsystems. You'll also drive continuous improvement of existing products through innovative solutions and propagate best practices through the product line. This is a great opportunity to develop new and innovative products and learn a variety of skills, technologies, and methodologies as part of a product development team.

Key Responsibilities & Required Functions:

• Engineer configurable product architectures that solve complex customer challenges while maintaining manufacturing efficiency in our agile, low-volume, high-mix production environment
• Create modular design solutions and standardized component libraries that enable rapid customization - turning diverse customer needs into elegant, manufacturable products where no two products are exactly alike
• Develop comprehensive engineering documentation including theory of operation, functional specifications, system architecture, P&ID, process flow diagrams, and component specifications across product variants
• Design and manage creative solutions from concept to production using SolidWorks and PDM systems, balancing innovation with manufacturing practicality in a fast-paced environment where you can see your designs quickly move from concept to customer applications
• Follow established ISO protocols and engineering change management processes for product development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Service to translate unique customer requirements into solutions in a team environment that values creative approaches
• Drive continuous improvement of existing products through impactful enhancements, addressing feedback from manufacturing, sales, and service teams
• Utilize prototyping tools including 3D printing and CNC machining for rapid product development cycles
• Drive R&D initiatives including design, prototyping, and feasibility studies for emerging products and technologies
• Design and conduct comprehensive product testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
• Communicate technical solutions and project progress effectively across all organizational levels
• Manage concurrent projects with varying timelines and requirements while identifying opportunities for process improvement

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of product design experience, ideally with exposure to configurable or modular design approaches
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM
• Creative systems thinking approach with strong attention to detail and ability to think abstractly about design problems—essential for developing scalable solutions that can handle high variation and configuration rather than single use solutions
• Collaborative team player who thrives on variety and takes initiative to drive ideas to successful completion
• Understanding of product development processes and experience with optimizations for cost, reliability, and manufacturability in low-volume, high-mix environments
• Experience developing electromechanical solutions within technical and business constraints using simulation, analysis, prototyping, and testing
• Systems engineering experience including specification writing, analysis, design, and documentation for configurable products in regulated environments, managing engineering changes and maintaining design control throughout the product lifecycle

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical, communication, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability and flexibility with concurrent projects of varying scope and complexity
• Ability to effectively present technical issues to peers and management
• Knowledge of IEC 61010, NFPA 79, UL 508A Standards preferred
• Background in fluidic systems, electronics, robotics, or process controls welcomed
• Interest in aquariums, or aquaculture systems is a plus