Hands-On Product Development Engineer: From Concept to Production

Rauch & Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Paid time off

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Grand Rapids seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead product design and development from concept to production. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 4–5 years of experience in product design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CAD, particularly Creo, and possess strong skills in GD&T and FMEA. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world products and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of product design and development experience.
• Strong background in CAD and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with DFMEA and tolerance stack-ups.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development from concept through production release.
• Create and refine designs focusing on performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with operations and suppliers to implement solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

A global manufacturer in Grand Rapids seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead product design and development from concept to production. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 4–5 years of experience in product design. The ideal candidate will be proficient in CAD, particularly Creo, and possess strong skills in GD&T and FMEA. This position offers the opportunity to work on real-world products and grow within a collaborative team environment.