Lead Product Engineer — NPD & Innovation

IronRoad; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision,

401K

Job summary

IronRoad is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to drive concept-to-launch for cutting-edge regulators, control valves, and hygienic solutions at our Cincinnati facility. You will shape products for pharma, semiconductor, and data center markets, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating closely with customers to deliver tangible value.

You will leverage CAD/CAE tools, simulations, and AI-driven workflows to accelerate innovations, improve lab testing and documentation, and elevate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of valves, regulators, or related products experience.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers, research partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with fluid control products, process equipment, industrial automation, valves, regulators, or related engineered products is a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO, ASME, API standards; FMEA, CAD/CAE, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Drive concept to launch for next gen control valves, regulators, and hygienic solutions.
• Lead fast cycle NPD focused on customer value creation and business growth.
• Build and deploy modern digital sizing & selection tools for regulators and control valves.
• Lead value engineering upgrades to core platforms (e.g., Steriflow Clean Gas Regulators, Jordan Sliding Gate).
• Apply modern engineering tools including simulation, automation, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and digital product selection technologies to accelerate innovation and improve customer experience.
• Develop a structured troubleshooting and knowledge base for Value Stream teams, Inside / Outside Sales.
• Elevate engineering standards, design control, and documentation quality.
• Improve lab assets, data acquisition, and validation processes.
• Strengthen test repeatability, automation, and reporting.
• Customer visits to gather insights on developing innovative solutions for value creation

Skills

FMEA

CAD/CAE

SolidWorks

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

IronRoad is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to drive concept-to-launch for cutting-edge regulators, control valves, and hygienic solutions at our Cincinnati facility. You will shape products for pharma, semiconductor, and data center markets, leading cross-functional teams and collaborating closely with customers to deliver tangible value.

You will leverage CAD/CAE tools, simulations, and AI-driven workflows to accelerate innovations, improve lab testing and documentation, and elevate