Product Development Engineer- Manufacturing

Nesco Resource, LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holiday

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing Training & Career Growth

Job summary

Nesco Resource, LLC is seeking a hands-on Product Development Engineer to join a growing Tulsa manufacturing organization. You will guide concepts from initial design through prototyping and into production, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver robust, manufacturable products.

The role emphasizes practical, real‑world engineering with a focus on cost, quality, and efficiency. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided in the Tulsa area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in product development and mechanical design.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products, mechanical components, and assemblies for industrial applications.
• Improve existing designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Support prototype builds, test and validate designs, and transition to production.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and other engineering teams.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements.
• Evaluate product costs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

Product development

Mechanical design

3D CAD

BOMs

Engineering documentation

DFM

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Product Development Engineer - Manufacturing

Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and must NOT require current or future sponsorship (including Student Visas).

Pay & Benefits

• $130,000-$190,000 (heavily dependent on level and type of experience)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing Training & Career Growth Opportunities

• $100,000-$150,000, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing Training & Career Growth Opportunities

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Product Development Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organization in Tulsa. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys turning ideas into practical, working products and seeing those designs through to production.

You’ll be involved throughout the product lifecycle, from developing initial concepts and creating engineering designs to building prototypes, evaluating performance, and preparing products for manufacturing. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, you’ll help develop and improve products that meet performance expectations, maintain quality standards, and can be manufactured efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop new products, mechanical components, and assemblies for industrial applications.
• Improve existing designs to address performance, reliability, manufacturing, and cost considerations.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and technical documentation.
• Support prototype builds, evaluate design performance, and coordinate product testing and validation.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot design issues, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, and efficient to produce.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve assembly, production efficiency, and product quality.
• Work with Purchasing and suppliers to evaluate materials, components, and alternative design solutions.
• Collaborate with Quality and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
• Evaluate product costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or functionality.
• Support engineering changes, design reviews, and the transition of new or revised products into production.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Experience in product development, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or a similar engineering role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to develop models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
• Understanding of bills of material, engineering documentation, and design change processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work through technical challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and other engineering disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Experience That Could Be Helpful

• Taking products from initial concept through prototype, testing, and production release.
• Industrial equipment, fabricated products, or mechanical assemblies.
• New product introduction and production launch activities.
• Prototype development, design verification, and performance testing.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and assembly optimization.
• Value engineering, material selection, and product cost reduction.
• Working with suppliers on custom or engineered components.
• Experience in engineered-to-order or other manufacturing environments where products require customization.

Who This Could Be a Great Fit For

This is not simply a CAD design position. We’re looking for an engineer who understands that a successful design has to work in the real world—not just on a computer screen.

If you enjoy developing new products, solving mechanical design challenges, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and seeing your engineering work move from concept to a finished product, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on what a company builds and how well it performs.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.