Innovative Mechanical Product Development Engineer

Forbo Movement Systems; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forbo Movement Systems product development team is seeking a Product Development Engineer to translate concepts into manufacturable products. You will design mechanical components, create robust prototypes, and build test fixtures for validation, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will apply mechanical design expertise, prototyping skills, and LabVIEW-driven test automation to ensure cost-effective, reliable introductions of new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical design and product development within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on prototyping, test fixture design, and assembly process optimization.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW or similar test automation software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and NPI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new product introductions, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Create and implement test fixtures and procedures to validate product performance and reliability during development phases.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize assembly processes and support smooth prototype-to-production transitions.
• Utilize LabVIEW and other software tools to develop automated testing solutions and data acquisition systems.
• Lead prototyping efforts, including material selection, fabrication, and iterative testing.
• Work with product engineering and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement design improvements.
• Document design specs, test results, and process instructions for manufacturing and quality control.
• Manage timelines and resources to meet project milestones and budgets.

Skills

LabVIEW proficiency

Prototyping & test fixtures

Mechanical design

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

SAP

Job description

The Forbo Movement Systems product development team is seeking a Product Development Engineer to translate concepts into manufacturable products. You will design mechanical components, create robust prototypes, and build test fixtures for validation, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will apply mechanical design expertise, prototyping skills, and LabVIEW-driven test automation to ensure cost-effective, reliable introductions of new products.