New Product Development Engineer

Jimmy Jazz; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerton, a leading American lighting designer/manufacturer, seeks a New Product Development Engineer to turn concepts into scalable, manufacturable products. You will work with prototypes, tooling, materials, and manufacturing processes on the shop floor and at a CAD workstation to develop repeatable production methods.

The role blends design and fabrication, requiring hands-on problem solving, fixture/tooling development, testing, and collaboration with manufacturing to drive efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling, prototyping, fabrication, or similar hands-on role.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of new product development from design concept through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release.
• Build, modify, assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes using hands-on fabrication and shop equipment.
• Translate design concepts into practical engineering solutions that meet aesthetic, functional, cost, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop 3D CAD models, production drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, specifications, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Design, build, and validate jigs, fixtures, tooling, gauges, and other production aids.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

CAD/3D design

Prototyping & testing

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

• Location 217 N Wright Brothers Drive,Salt Lake City, UT, 84116,United States
• Base Pay $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Development/Product Engineering
• Industry Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Consumer Products/Product Design and Development
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients.Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The New Product Development Engineer is a hands‑on role responsible for turning design concepts into functional, manufacturable lighting products. This position works directly with prototypes, materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes to determine how products should be built, assembled, and produced at scale.

The ideal candidate enjoys working both at a CAD workstation and on the shop floor—designing solutions in SolidWorks, building and modifying prototypes, creating tooling and fixtures, testing concepts, troubleshooting problems, and working directly with manufacturing to develop repeatable production processes

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in all phases of new product development from design concept through prototype, validation, and manufacturing release.
• Build, modify , assemble, and troubleshoot prototypes using hands‑on fabrication and shop equipment.
• Translate design concepts into practical engineering solutions that meet aesthetic, functional , cost, quality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop 3D CAD models, production drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, specifications, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Design, build, and validate jigs, fixtures, tooling, gauges, and other production aids required to manufacture and assemble new products.
• Develop and refine manufacturing and assembly methods in collaboration with production teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes such as machining, forming, welding, cutting, grinding, finishing, fastening, bonding, and assembly to determine appropriate methods for new products.
• Conduct hands‑on testing and validation of prototypes and production‑intent products to evaluate fit, function, durability, assembly, and overall performance.
• Diagnose and resolve design, fabrication, assembly, tolerance, material, and manufacturing issues through iterative prototyping and testing.
• Perform design‑for‑manufacturability and design‑for‑assembly reviews throughout the development process.
• Establish appropriate dimensions , tolerances, interfaces, fastening methods, and assembly requirements for components and finished products.
• Work directly with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and suppliers to solve technical problems and successfully transition new products into production.
• Evaluate materials, components, manufacturing methods, and suppliers based on performance, manufacturability, quality, lead time, and cost.
• Support pilot builds and initial production runs, making hands‑on adjustments to products, tooling, and processes as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve product designs, tooling, manufacturing methods, assembly processes, quality, and cost.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology , Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related applied engineering or technical field; equivalent relevant hands‑on engineering and manufacturing experience may also be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, tooling, prototyping, fabrication, or a related hands‑on engineering role.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software; 2+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience building, modifying , and troubleshooting physical products, prototypes, tooling, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience designing and/or building jigs, fixtures, tooling, gauges, or production aids.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes such as machining, welding, forming, cutting, grinding, fastening, and assembly.
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation, BOMs, and technical specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong hands‑on technical aptitude with a demonstrated ability to build, modify , and troubleshoot physical products.
• Comfortable working directly with tools, machinery, fabrication equipment, materials, prototypes, and production processes.
• Strong understanding of how part design, tolerances, materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes affect product manufacturability.
• Ability to move between CAD design, hands‑on fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Strong spatial reasoning and practical problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to develop solutions through iterative prototyping and testing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate , repeatable, and manufacturable designs.
• Coachable, and team‑oriented, with the ability to receive feedback, learn from others, and collaborate respectfully across teams.
• Accountable and dependable, with the ability to follow established direction, processes, and standards while independently solving problems and proactively communicating roadblocks.
• Experience with metals and metal fabrication strongly preferred; experience with glass, plastics, electrical components, decorative finishes, or lighting products is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily office and shop floor environment with regular movement throughout the facility.
• Approximately 70% desk/computer work, 30% hands‑on fabrication, testing, or prototyping.