Product Development Engineer: Innovative Toy Prototyping

THE RADIO FLYER COMPANY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health insurance

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

The Radio Flyer Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Chicago to design and develop new concepts using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with the Product Development team and vendors to meet cost targets while delivering functional, high-quality parts across multiple product categories.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of consumer product design experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• At least 2 years of professional experience designing consumer products.
• Advanced SolidWorks skills and experience with injection molded parts.
• Strong communication and project management skills; ability to coordinate with overseas vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design parts/assemblies using SolidWorks for manufacturing processes (injection molding, blow molding, stamping, tube bending).
• Finalize CAD models, select materials, and create BOMs; work with procurement to meet cost targets.
• Communicate with engineers in the U.S. and overseas via email and calls.
• Manage multiple products from concept to production; oversee CAD, specs, prototypes, schedules.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Overseas vendor coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Radio Flyer Company is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Chicago to design and develop new concepts using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with the Product Development team and vendors to meet cost targets while delivering functional, high-quality parts across multiple product categories.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of consumer product design experience, strong SolidWorks skills, and excellent communication.