Product Development Engineer

Vac-Con, Inc.; Green Cove Springs, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vac-Con, Inc. is seeking an engineer to design and develop product prototypes using CAD software and 3D modeling. You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure usability and manufacturability of designs.

Responsibilities include testing prototypes, validating design parameters, and assessing production methods for economic feasibility while adhering to industry regulations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of the full design lifecycle from concept to production.
• Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product prototypes using CAD software and 3D modeling.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure usability and marketability of designs.
• Test prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve functionality issues.
• Assess production methods and materials for economic feasibility.

Skills

CAD design

3D modeling

Prototype testing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D printing

Job description

Green Cove Springs, Florida, United States

Company

VAC - Vac-Con, Inc.

Location

Vac-Con Green Cove Springs, FL

Salary / Hourly

City

Green Cove Springs

State

Florida

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and developing product prototypes using CAD software and 3D modeling.
• Collaborating with research and development teams to incorporate usability and marketability into product designs.
• Testing prototypes to refine design parameters and resolve any functionality issues.
• Assessing the viability of production methods and materials to ensure product feasibility from an economic standpoint.
• Staying updated with the latest trends in design and manufacturing technology and integrating them into product designs.
• Working with regulatory bodies to ensure all designs meet industry-specific compliance and safety standards.

Key Tasks and Duties

• Collaborative brainstorming and ideation sessions with project teams to identify design requirements and the scope of product projects.
• Detailed drafting of design plans, presenting technical drawings and design proposals to management teams.
• Simulation and analysis of design models to predict product performance under various conditions.
• Coordination with manufacturing teams to implement production processes that are in line with the design specifications.
• Quality assurance testing and troubleshooting post-production to resolve any issues before full-scale manufacture.
• Documentation of design processes and adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.

Education and Certification Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Knowledge of the full design lifecycle from conceptualization to production.
• Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies is often preferred.

Remote Position

No

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