Hands-On Mechanical Product Developer: Prototype to Production

Mainstream Engineering Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Product Development Engineer to lead new product designs from concept to production. You will develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, build prototypes, and collaborate with manufacturing to realize designs.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 3.3 GPA, and experience in product design and development, with knowledge of DFM, GD&T, and taking products into production. U.S. Citizenship is required by ITAR.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with mechanical/product design and development.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to create models and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience taking products from design into production.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop new mechanical products and components from initial concept through production.
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Evaluate and improve existing products through redesign and engineering analysis.
• Develop prototypes and support product testing, qualification, and validation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to new and existing designs.
• Identify critical-to-function features and develop practical solutions for quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Work directly with manufacturing, machinists, technicians, and other engineers to bring designs into production.
• Support material, component, tooling, and manufacturing process selection.
• Create and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Apply GD&T and sound engineering principles to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in product development reviews and help move projects from concept to production.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Product development

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Engineering analysis

GD&T

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum GPA 3.3

Job description

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is seeking a Mechanical/Product Development Engineer to lead new product designs from concept to production. You will develop 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, build prototypes, and collaborate with manufacturing to realize designs.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum 3.3 GPA, and experience in product design and development, with knowledge of DFM, GD&T, and taking products into production. U.S. Citizenship is required by ITAR.