Product Development Engineer - CAD & Prototyping

Century Arms; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms seeks a Product Development Engineer in West Palm Beach, FL to support design, testing, validation, and release to production of new products and enhancements. You will work with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

Requirements include a mechanical engineering degree and 3–5 years of product development in manufacturing. Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T are preferred; firearms product experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving across design Challenges.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities for prototypes and tests.
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering development of new products and product improvements through the full product lifecycle.
• Assist in developing project schedules, tracking progress, and reporting status updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Create and modify designs using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Generate engineering drawings, BOMs, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Assemble and evaluate prototypes for form, fit, and function.
• Conduct prototype testing and document results and design improvements.
• Apply GD&T principles to component and assembly design reviews.
• Support engineering validation testing and root cause investigations.
• Participate in technical design reviews, pilot builds, and production launch activities.
• Support evaluation of new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation planning.
• Support ISO, safety, and company compliance requirements.
• Periodic travel to support project and business needs.
• Other duties will be assigned as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Century Arms seeks a Product Development Engineer in West Palm Beach, FL to support design, testing, validation, and release to production of new products and enhancements. You will work with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

Requirements include a mechanical engineering degree and 3–5 years of product development in manufacturing. Proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T are preferred; firearms product experience is a plus.