Product Development Engineer

Bemis Manufacturing Company; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing firm based in Sheboygan Falls, WI is looking for a Product Development Engineer. In this role, you will work on designing and developing innovative products while collaborating with senior engineers and various teams. The ideal candidate will have a BS in mechanical engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to make substantial contributions to product innovation and improvement in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in product development engineering is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of product, manufacturing process, and material.

Responsibilities

• Work under senior personnel to research and evaluate new products and materials.
• Design new products using CAD software and perform analysis.
• Prepare test reports and maintain project files.

Skills

Product development process knowledge

Manufacturing process knowledge

Material knowledge

Mechanical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related

Tools

Parametric Solid Modeling CAD software

Finite Element Analysis CAE software

Manufacturing simulation software

Job description

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.

Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

The Product Development Engineer will perform engineering and other related tasks as assigned in developing and manufacturing of new and revised proprietary products under the guidance of more senior level engineers. The incumbent will participate with product development personnel, outside consultants, design firms, vendors, and others in the process of designing and developing new products. This individual will have responsibility for managing portions of projects appropriate to the experience level and expertise of the incumbent. Related work will be performed as directed, according to established procedures and methods and will be reviewed for overall results by senior level personnel. The incumbent will live the corporate values of treating people with dignity and respect, practicing leadership, driving continuous improvement, acting with a sense of urgency, promoting innovation, fighting for consensus, and managing through teams.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of senior personnel in researching and evaluating feasibility of new products, materials, processes, design systems, and user needs and desires as inputs for new products.
• Under direction, design new and revised proprietary products using Parametric Solid Modeling CAD design software, perform engineering analysis using Finite Element Analysis CAE software, perform manufacturability analysis, using manufacturing simulation software such as mold filing, mold cooling and warpage analysis software.
• Test and evaluate materials and components using approved methods and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of test results.
• Prepare test reports for review by more senior personnel.
• Maintain accurate and up to date project files for work assigned.
• Learn and then have input to and confirm accuracy of the engineering database, to include bill of materials, packaging instructions, weight and dimensions and manufacturing cost information as directed.
• Assist manufacturing, quality assurance and tool engineering in improving product performance, cost reduction and resolving manufacturing problems with part, material or process revisions or redesign as directed by more senior personnel.
• Work with CAD operators in implementation of design, analysis, and revisions.
• Work with lab technicians in conducting and evaluating tests as required.
• Work with model-maker, or outside model shop, in preparation of models and prototypes.
• Establish and maintain product design history file in accordance with product development procedures as directed by more senior staff.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering or very closely related required.
• 1-3 years product development engineering experience
• Basic product, manufacturing process, material, and product development process knowledge and experience.

Bemis Manufacturing Company does not offer employment-based sponsorship for work authorization, including H-1B, TN, or any other visa status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.