Design Engineer

Brinly-Hardy-Company; Jeffersonville (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

401(k)

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

One Work-From-Home day per week

Job summary

Brinly-Hardy-Company is seeking a Product Design Engineer to own consumer product development from concept through production. You will create 3D CAD models, prototype builds, test plans, and collaborate with sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing to deliver durable lawn and garden products.

Responsibilities include leading new product development with Product Management, refining designs for cost and manufacturability, and documenting specs while working with domestic and international

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field; 2–5 years of mechanical or product design experience.
• Proficiency with modern 3D CAD software.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Hands-on approach; comfortable in office and manufacturing environments with equipment (welders, CNC, plasma cutter, press brake, drill press, lathes, hand tools, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development from concept through production launch with Product Management.
• Design parts and assemblies using 3D CAD.
• Prototype, test, validate, and refine designs.
• Collaborate across Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service.
• Work with domestic and international manufacturing partners to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
• Develop bills of materials, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate field issues and implement engineering solutions.
• Travel to suppliers, tradeshows, marketing photo shoots, or field testing (up to 5–10%).

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Prototyping

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

Windchill

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Since 1839, Brinly-Hardy has engineered durable lawn and garden equipment trusted by homeowners and professionals alike. Our products are sold through leading retailers and dealerships across North America, and our engineering team continues to develop the next generation of outdoor power equipment and accessories.Learn more about Brinly here:The Brinly-Hardy Company Celebrates 185 years of American Ingenuity - YouTubeThis role offers end-to-end ownership of products—from concept through production. You'll collaborate across engineering, operations, sourcing, and marketing while designing, prototyping, testing, and launching products that reach customers across North America and beyond.

What You'll Design

• Dump Carts
• Dethatchers
• Aerators
• Commercial-Grade PRO Spreaders
• Battery-powered and mechanical outdoor products

Position Summary

The Product Design Engineer develops innovative consumer products from concept through production. You will collaborate on new product development and redesign projects, create 3D CAD models, oversee prototype builds and testing, partner with sourcing and manufacturing, and drive improvements in performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Product Management to lead new product development from concept through production launch.
• Design parts and assemblies using 3D CAD
• Prototype, test, validate, and refine designs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service
• Work closely with domestic and international manufacturing partners and their engineering teams to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and support successful product launches.
• Develop bills of materials, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
• Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate field issues and implement engineering solutions.
• Occasionally travel to suppliers, tradeshows, marketing photo shoots, or field testing (up to 5-10%)

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field and/or 2–5 years of mechanical or product design experience
• Proficiency with modern 3D CAD software.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work in both office and manufacturing environments (with equipment such as welders, CNC, plasma cutter, press brake, drill press, lathes, hand tools, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Creo and Windchill experience.
• Consumer durable goods or lawn & garden product experience.
• Sheet metal, welded assemblies, plastics, and DFM knowledge.
• Electromechanical, battery-powered, or hydraulic product experience a plus.
• ERP, Project Management, and Excel experience.
• Rapid Prototyping (3D printing)

What Success Looks Like

• Launch innovative products on time and within cost targets.
• Improve product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturability.
• Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, and suppliers.
• Bring creativity and practical problem-solving to every project.

Why Engineers Enjoy This Role

• Significant ownership of products
• Opportunity to see ideas become real products
• Small-company agility with national retail impact
• Broad exposure to design, testing, manufacturing, sourcing, and customers

• R&D Lab with Equipment with Hands-On Prototype
• Collaborative, close-knit culture with room for growth

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• 401(k)
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• One Work-From-Home day per week available