Product Design & Architecture Engineer

JFC Staffing Companies; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Full-time position

Job summary

JFC Staffing Companies is seeking a Product Design and Architecture Engineer to translate modular architecture into manufacturable CAD models for a scalable product platform. You will work with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet DFM and DFA requirements and support early prototyping.

You will lead top-down design, manage variants, and collaborate across Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance to deliver robust, cost-effective

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with top-down design and managing product variants.

Responsibilities

• Develop modules and subsystems based on modular design principles, managing interfaces and variant rules.
• Publish detailed 3D models, assemblies and 2D drawings, supporting change management and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and sourcing teams to incorporate DFM and DFA insights.
• Lead risk assessment activities such as DFMEA and PFMEA related to modular design.
• Assist with prototype builds, validation and support during product launches.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

PDM Vault

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Vault PDM

Job description

Are you a skilled mechanical engineer with a passion for bridging innovative design and practical manufacturing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization working on the development of a highly scalable and customizable product platform. As a Product Design and Architecture Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in translating strategic architecture into tangible CAD models that manufacturing teams can bring to life. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy defining modular boundaries, and have a knack for turning complex concepts into manufacturable solutions, this role could be an ideal fit.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Over 5 years of experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing setting
• Proven expertise in top-down design methodologies with experience managing product variants and options
• Advanced CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) and familiarity with PDM systems (Vault or similar)
• Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and excellent technical communication abilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop modules and subsystems based on modular design principles, carefully managing interfaces, envelopes, and variant rules
• Maintain clarity in module structures and support configuration via rules-based tools or configurators (experience with PALMA is advantageous)
• Create and publish detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings, while supporting change management and downstream documentation
• Collaborate early with manufacturing and sourcing teams to incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) insights, safeguarding cost and buildability
• Lead risk assessment activities such as DFMEA and PFMEA related to modular design and interface modifications
• Assist with prototype builds, validation, and support during product launches to ensure design requirements are met efficiently

Perks & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent position with onsite work
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of product planning, architecture, and detailed CAD design
• Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and quality

Direct W2 only EOE.