Product Development Engineer

Winchester Interconnect; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Product Development Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of new product development from concept to production launch. You will create CAD models, perform FEA/testing, select materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes ACE values and requires hands-on design, project management, and strong communication to drive innovative solutions across PCG and Core

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years in product design, development or R&D.
• Proficient in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T and drafting.
• Experience with injection molding, stamping and machined part design for cost/manufacturability.
• Experience with ERP workflows (BOM, ECO, routing).
• Strong communication and presentation skills; acts as technical liaison.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from concept through launch.
• Create CAD models, conduct FEA/testing, select materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed drawings, procedures, and BOMs for manufacturing.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Materials knowledge

Injection molding knowledge

ERP workflow knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP system

BOM management

Job description

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way. Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary

The role of Product Development Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle of new product design and development (NPD), from initial concept through production launch, with a focus on innovation, R&D, sustainability, and manufacturability. They will create CAD models, conduct FEA/testing, select materials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet design, cost, and regulatory requirements. The Product Development Engineer operates within the company's core values of Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE), working directly with the engineering teams' business units with PCG and Core Engineering.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years experience in Product design, development or R&D
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills to act as a direct technical liaison with internal and external functions, specifically applications engineering, program management, and sales
• Creative and analytical problem solver with demonstrated technical and product design abilities who works well with a team
• Proficiency in CAD design (Solidworks preferred), GD&T and Drafting
• Knowledge of injection molding, stamping and machined part design techniques to meet cost and manufacturability targets
• New Design Project Management & customer-facing discussions/presentations
• Experience in ERP workflow processes (BOM development, ECO, routing, etc.)
• General understanding of drawings, Mil-Specs, Industry standards, and customer requirements
• Experience in connector design or similar electronics industry is a plus
• Experience in New product development and product life cycle

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

• Performs product design/development of new products to meet customer-funded programs and new product development projects in accordance with site capabilities, engineering standards, systems, procedures, and policies
• Specifies designs and documents all materials, components, performance specifications, etc.
• Creates detailed drawings, procedures, test specifications and BOM’s as needed to manufacture designs
• Documents and records all product data/design information using CAD and product data management/ERP system
• Performs research to determine product design/development feasibility (FAE)
• Initiates, reviews, and processes ECO’s for existing product designs/parts
• Follow your designs through production and solicit feedback from process engineering - support the designs beyond engineering release
• Experiment with new areas of SolidWorks that may ultimately help the department become more efficient and/or knowledgeable
• Identifies and/or specifies the sequence of production steps and special equipment/tooling requirements, test requirements, test plans/procedures, and special test equipment, sources for new materials, processes, and/or equipment
• Reviews and provides technical content of proposal/quote response (i.e., specification reviews, design concept drawings, performance limits, etc.) to applications and sales teams, pre-award
• Collaborate across PCG in a way that leads by example, holds people accountable, and utilizes data to make informed decisions
• Actively participate on behalf of the Engineering team both internally and externally on NPI projects, Quoting, Contract Review, Process Specifications, Design Release, MRBs, RMAs, CAR’s, production, and general customer inquiries
• Participate and lead within the engineering team in standard processes including DFM, DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Learn how all processes work and how design has an impact on them
• Delays and critical info should be communicated effectively.
• Follow your designs through production and solicit feedback from process engineering - support the designs beyond engineering release
• Experiment with new areas of SolidWorks that may ultimately help the department become more efficient and/or knowledgeable

Systems You’ll Use

• Google Enterprise
• ADP
• SalesForce

Pay Transparency

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $125,000-$160,000 per year, plus incentive compensation. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Revised-November-2024