Product Design Engineer

Paycom; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom seeks a Product Design Engineer to drive the development of mechanical products from concept through production. You will work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and customer collaboration to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 2–4 years of design experience, with strong CAD skills and a proven ability to solve engineering challenges in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in product design, mechanical engineering, or new product development.
• Strong proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Solid understanding of materials, strength, and mechanical design.
• Experience with design validation, testing, and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical products, components, and assemblies to meet requirements.
• Create detailed specifications focusing on fit, form, and function.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, quality, and operations teams.
• Define new product requirements and technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Conduct analysis, testing, and validation to optimize performance.
• Apply DFMA principles to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Evaluate materials and designs to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quality initiatives and resolve technical challenges throughout lifecycle.
• Document designs, specifications, and development activities.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

Design the Next Generation of Industrial Solutions

Are you passionate about transforming ideas into innovative products that solve real-world customer challenges? We are seeking a talented Product Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will drive the development of new products and enhancements to existing solutions, working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and customer collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking products from concept through production while working in a highly collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

What You'll Do

As a Product Design Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop innovative mechanical products, components, and assemblies that meet customer requirements and business objectives.
• Create detailed product specifications focused on fit, form, and function.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, materials, quality, and operations teams to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define new product requirements and technical solutions.
• Conduct engineering analysis, testing, and validation activities to optimize product performance and reliability.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods, and component designs to drive continuous improvement.
• Support product quality initiatives and resolve technical challenges throughout the product life cycle.
• Document engineering designs, specifications, and development activities.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of product design, mechanical engineering, or new product development experience.
• Strong proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals including strength of materials, material selection, and mechanical design.
• Experience with design validation, testing, and engineering problem solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial products, instrumentation, sensors, or engineered components.
• Working knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software and stress analysis techniques.
• Experience with D/PFMEA and risk-based design methodologies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for professionals who demonstrate:

• Innovative thinking and curiosity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Adaptability and resourcefulness
• Customer-focused decision making
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Persistence and accountability
• A collaborative, team-first mindset

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful products that impact customers across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Gain exposure to the complete product development lifecycle.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Culture built on innovation, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Salary ranges for this position vary by job location and are determined based on experience, reflecting our commitment to recognizing individual expertise and contributions.

Successful Candidate must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data. This position requires access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. Candidates must be eligible for employment in the US and meet the requirements of ITAR.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. Qualified applicants will receive consideration based on merit and business needs, and reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and duties or requirements may change as business needs evolve. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.