Product Design Engineer: Molds, Prototyping & Manufacturing

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to advance plastic dispensing and packaging solutions from concept through design, validation, and full-scale manufacturing.

The role combines CAD design in SolidWorks with hands‑on prototyping, tooling collaboration, and cross‑functional teamwork to deliver robust products for consumer and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical product design and development experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including 3D modeling, 2D drawings, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling development, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
• Experience developing test plans, conducting product testing, analyzing results, and preparing technical documentation.
• Proficiency with dimensional inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Experience working with ERP or product data management systems, including BOM creation and maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development activities from concept and design through testing, qualification, and production launch.
• Design and develop mechanical components using SolidWorks, including 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Develop and evaluate rapid prototypes and 3D‑printed components to validate fit, form, function, and manufacturability.
• Support thermoplastic injection molding, mold design, tooling development, and production implementation.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, testing, and qualification of injection mold tooling and molded components.
• Develop and execute product test plans, dimensional inspections, and performance evaluations.
• Analyze test data, document results, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Troubleshoot existing products, molds, tooling, and automated manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges and support product launches.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical reports, specifications, and qualification records.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and product data within ERP systems.
• Support supplier evaluations, technical reviews, and project scheduling to ensure successful product development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

JD Edwards ERP

Micro‑Vu

Job description

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to advance plastic dispensing and packaging solutions from concept through design, validation, and full-scale manufacturing.

The role combines CAD design in SolidWorks with hands‑on prototyping, tooling collaboration, and cross‑functional teamwork to deliver robust products for consumer and industrial applications.