Product Development Engineer II: CAD & Manufacturing

Wanzl North America; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanzl North America (WNA) designs, develops, and tests mechanical components, equipment, and machinery for shopping carts, gates, and fixtures. The role focuses on product development in a manufacturing setting, with emphasis on CAD and PDM workflows.

You will work with SolidWorks, PDM Vault, and Excel, contributing to design reviews, iterations, and manufacturing ramp-up while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BS in related field preferred; minimum 4-year degree and/or technical certification.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD environment and PDM Vault or compatible systems.
• Minimum 2 years of product development experience in manufacturing settings.
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with wire/tubing products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CAD file PDM vault.
• Assist co-workers with SolidWorks and PDM usage and training.
• Analyze, test and review designs for safety, sustainability, and cost.
• Create effective and efficient 3D models from sketches or a blank workspace.
• Design new features on existing or new products.
• Problem solve for customers and follow product development process through ramp up.
• Test and analyze product performance and reliability.
• Revise current drawings as needed.
• Support Tool & Die/manufacturing/purchasing with engineering needs.

Skills

Product development

Manufacturing design

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Planning

Time management

Education

BS in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM Vault

Excel

Job description

Wanzl North America (WNA) designs, develops, and tests mechanical components, equipment, and machinery for shopping carts, gates, and fixtures. The role focuses on product development in a manufacturing setting, with emphasis on CAD and PDM workflows.

You will work with SolidWorks, PDM Vault, and Excel, contributing to design reviews, iterations, and manufacturing ramp-up while collaborating with cross-functional teams.