New Product Development Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer

SIBLGroup Of Technologies; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SIBLGroup Of Technologies in Oxford, NC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and launch of new products, guiding cross-functional projects from concept through production.

This role blends engineering design with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products. Strong CAD, FEA, and NPD experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Lead design and development of products from concept through production launch.
• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Develop products including valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, and industrial equipment.
• Apply engineering principles to solve challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
• Utilize FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up analysis, thermal analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, DOE, root cause analysis, and statistical validation methods.
• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of products from concept through production launch.
• Develop DFMEA, DVP&R, risk assessments, DFM, DFA, and product validation plans.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists.
• Utilize Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status.
• Drive accountability and timely completion of deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

FEA analysis

Tolerance analysis

Communication skills

Project leadership

PM training (PMP)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Location: Oxford, NC

Job Type- Full Time

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and launch of new products while managing cross-functional projects from concept through production.

This role combines engineering design expertise with project management leadership to deliver innovative, high-quality products.

Product Design & Development

• Lead design and development of products from concept through production launch.


• Create and review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, test plans, and technical documentation.


• Develop products including valves, fluid handling components, electromechanical devices, automotive components, and industrial equipment.


• Apply engineering principles to solve challenges involving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.


• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.


• Utilize FEA, CFD, tolerance stack-up analysis, thermal analysis, fatigue and stress analysis, DOE, root cause analysis, and statistical validation methods.


• Lead prototype development, testing, validation, and design refinement.


• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams during product launch and production.

New Product Development

• Lead projects through a structured New Product Development (NPD) process.


• Facilitate design and technical reviews.


• Develop DFMEA, DVP&R, risk assessments, DFM, DFA, and product validation plans.


• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.


• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.

Project Management

• Lead cross-functional project teams from concept through production implementation.


• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and action item lists.


• Utilize Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.


• Facilitate project meetings and communicate project status.


• Drive accountability and timely completion of deliverables.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, Customers, Sales & Marketing, and Executive Leadership.


• Support customer meetings, presentations, and demonstrations.


• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through production launch.


• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent software.


• Experience with FEA and tolerance analysis.


• Knowledge of structured New Product Development processes.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.


• 5+ years of engineering experience In product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering


• Led a product from concept through production launch-Must have been the lead, not a contributor. Ask for the product name, their role, and the launch date


• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.


• Experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and tolerance analysis.


• Experience with structured New Product Development processes.


• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• PMP Certification or formal Project Management training


• Automotive or Industrial Product Development experience


• FEA and CFD analysis experience


• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma background


• Supplier Development and Product Launch experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.


• 5+ years of engineering experience In product design, product development, or manufacturing engineering


• Led a product from concept through production launch-Must have been the lead, not a contributor. Ask for the product name, their role, and the launch date


• Strong CAD experience using SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software.


• Experience with engineering analysis tools including FEA and tolerance analysis.


• Experience with structured New Product Development processes.


• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.


• PMP Certification or formal Project Management training


• Automotive or Industrial Product Development experience


• FEA and CFD analysis experience


• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma background


• Supplier Development and Product Launch experience