NPD Product Engineer — Prototyping & Production

Carex Consulting Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carex Consulting Group is seeking a Product Engineer to lead the development of next-generation products in the Madison, Wisconsin area. You will own the engineering journey from concept through production, partnering with design, sourcing, and manufacturing to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions on site.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will drive prototyping, testing, validation, and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment that blends design with manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, or product development engineering, preferably in an NPD environment.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support New Product Development initiatives from ideation through production launch.
• Translate product concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools.
• Collaborate across design, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure feasibility and efficient production.
• Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and iterative development cycles.
• Optimize products for cost, durability, manufacturability, performance, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards including BIFMA.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and implement engineering solutions.
• Manage multiple engineering projects throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Product engineering

Design engineering

Product development engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Carex Consulting Group is seeking a Product Engineer to lead the development of next-generation products in the Madison, Wisconsin area. You will own the engineering journey from concept through production, partnering with design, sourcing, and manufacturing to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions on site.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will drive prototyping, testing, validation, and continuous improvement in a hands-on environment that blends design with manufacturing.