Product Design Engineer

BCforward; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer in New York for a hybrid opportunity. The role involves designing and shipping wearable consumer electronics, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and managing projects from concept to mass production. Candidates should have over 5 years in mechanical design for consumer electronics, experience with high-volume manufacturing, and proficiency in Siemens NX. This contract position offers the chance to shape innovative products in the tech industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical/product design for consumer electronics.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, prototyping, and testing.
• 8+ years of experience, preferably with FAANG or mass-market consumer electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for components, features, or systems.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings in Siemens NX.
• Build, test, and refine prototypes.
• Perform root-cause analysis and validate designs.
• Work with Asia-based manufacturing teams and supply chain.

Skills

Mechanical/product design for consumer electronics

High-volume manufacturing

Prototyping and testing

Knowledge of materials: plastics, metals, elastomers, adhesives, glass

Tools

Siemens NX

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BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Product Design Engineer for a (Hybrid, NY) potential opportunity

Anticipated Start Date: 2/6/2026

Expected Duration: 7 Months

Job Type: Contract – [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

What the role is

Looking for a senior product design/mechanical engineer to design and ship wearable consumer electronics (like smart bands, EMG wearables, and smartwatches). You’ll work end-to-end—from concept to prototype to mass production—collaborating with cross-functional teams and Asia-based manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for components, features, or systems
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings in Siemens NX
• Build, test, and refine prototypes
• Perform root-cause analysis and validate designs
• Work with Asia-based manufacturing teams and supply chain

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years in mechanical/product design for consumer electronics
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, prototyping, and testing
• Knowledge of materials: plastics, metals, elastomers, adhesives, glass

Nice-to-Have

• End-to-end project ownership
• Working with Asia-based supply chains

Experience Level

8+ years, preferably with FAANG or mass-market consumer electronics

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting