Product Design Engineer: End-to-End Lifecycle Lead

Hotstart; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotstart is seeking a Product Engineer in Spokane, WA to own product lines through their lifecycle—from release to obsolescence. You will lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through validation and implementation, driving improvements in performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires 2+ years in product/design/sustaining/manufacturing engineering with strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), RCA, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years in product, design, sustaining, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and engineering documentation; SolidWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of change management, BOMs, ERP/PDM systems, root cause analysis, and design validation.
• Project management experience with planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Knowledge of circuits, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with industrial equipment, electromechanical products, manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, supplier changes, or regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self-starter with strong technical judgment, project leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned product lines throughout their lifecycle from release to obsolescence.
• Manage and lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through validation, release, and implementation.
• Identify and implement product improvements for performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, safety, and cost competitiveness.
• Define and communicate engineering requirements through specs, redlines, design reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Investigate production, supplier, customer, and field issues; perform RCA and implement actions.
• Support Sales and customers with product selection, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, suppliers, and other stakeholders to improve products and processes.
• Participate in prototype builds, laboratory and field testing, regulatory activities, and travel.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Root cause analysis

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Excel

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Job description

Hotstart is seeking a Product Engineer in Spokane, WA to own product lines through their lifecycle—from release to obsolescence. You will lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through validation and implementation, driving improvements in performance, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and cost.

The role requires 2+ years in product/design/sustaining/manufacturing engineering with strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred), RCA, and project leadership.