Mechanical Engineer – Product Development

Mainstream Engineering; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Engineering in the United States seeks a Product Development Engineer to own new designs, lead redesigns, and optimize manufacturability. You will drive from ideation to production, solving complex engineering challenges across diverse products from high-precision military systems to commercial items.

Ideal candidates will have strong CAD skills, DFM expertise, GD&T knowledge, and access to the full product development process, with a focus on manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA.
• 5 years of experience preferred in product development.
• US Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and conceptualize new products or lines aligned with core business.
• Design and develop functional and aesthetic aspects of new products.
• Perform engineering analysis of components and assemblies.
• Test, qualify, and certify new product designs.
• Determine CTS features and ensure quality and manufacturability.
• Identify parts, equipment, and tools to meet production goals.
• Redesign existing products for manufacturability and support new designs.
• Process ECOs for new releases and product revisions.

Skills

New product design & launch

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

3D CAD modeling

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Product Development Engineer with creativity and technical proficiency to drive innovation from ideation to production. You will take ownership of new product designs, lead redesigns for existing portfolios, and optimize manufacturability, usability, and appeal for a diverse range of products-from high-precision military systems to fast-paced commercial items. If you have a passion for invention and improvement and a knack for solving complex engineering challenges, we want you on our team.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas:

• New product design, development, and launch – Required
• Product Development Gate Process
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) – Required
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation – Required
• General knowledge of various fabrication/manufacturing processes such as: CNC machining, sheet metal cutting/forming, plastic molding, casting, tube assembly fabrication, etc…
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T – ASME Y14.5)

Specific responsibilities

• Ideate and conceptualize new products or product lines that align with core business
• Functional and aesthetic design and development of new products
• Engineering analysis of components and assemblies
• Testing, qualification, and certification of new product designs
• Determine critical-to-function features and determine best methods to ensure quality and reliability while maintaining ease of manufacturing/assembly
• Determine parts, equipment, and tools needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• DFM: Redesign existing products for manufacturability and assist R&D in new designs before reaching production.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for new release and existing product revisions

Position Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 3.3 minimum GPA
• 5 years of experience minimum preferred
• US Citizenship required due to strict ITAR regulations

Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.