Lead NPD Design Engineer: Concept-to-Launch Expert

Venture Hire Group LLC; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to lead new product development from concept to production launch. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience, particularly in mechanical storage equipment, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks. You'll be involved in the full lifecycle of product development, collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring compliance from prototyping to successful launches. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a close-knit engineering team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience within mechanical storage equipment or related appliance manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks required.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and product optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full New Product Development lifecycle using a structured stage gate process.
• Generate mechanical designs and detailed shop fabrication drawings using SolidWorks.
• Be present on the shop floor during fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing.

Skills

Mechanical design

SolidWorks proficiency

Cross-functional team leadership

Prototyping and testing

Electrical design competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A growing manufacturing firm is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to lead new product development from concept to production launch. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience, particularly in mechanical storage equipment, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks. You'll be involved in the full lifecycle of product development, collaborating cross-functionally and ensuring compliance from prototyping to successful launches. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a close-knit engineering team.