Product Development Engineer – Outdoor Power Equipment (Entry-Level) >

Ardisam, Inc

Wisconsin

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Yearly Profit-Sharing Bonus

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Term Disability

Employee Discount

Job summary

Ardisam, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Product Development Engineer to support the Lawn and Garden category within outdoor power equipment. Responsibilities include managing product development projects, creating CAD designs, and ensuring quality compliance throughout the manufacturing process.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering and at least 2 years of design experience. The position offers healthcare benefits, an ESOP program, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

2+ years of consumer product design experience preferred.
Experience with 3D modeling and fabrication.
Basic understanding of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Manage small to mid-sized product development projects.
Create 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
Plan and execute performance testing and analyze data.

Skills

Consumer product design experience

3D modeling

3D printing experience

Mechanical operation knowledge

Part design and fabrication knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

2-year technical degree with experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Product Development Engineer – Outdoor Power Equipment (Entry-Level)

Department: Lawn & Garden
Reports to: Director of Product Development Business Unit 1 (Lawn & Garden)

Job Summary

Ardisam, Inc. is a design, marketing, and importing company based in Northwest Wisconsin. This position includes work with outdoor consumer products in garden tilling, property maintenance, wood processing, poultry processing, and ATV trailer categories. The Product Development Engineer will design and develop products, primarily supporting the Lawn and Garden category, with occasional work in poultry processing and ATV trailers. The role will grow to own the full product development cycle, from concept through production, partnering with CAD designers, prototyping technicians, product line managers, quality and sales teams, sourcing, and domestic/international vendors. The engineer ensures designs are manufacturable, market‑ready, and reliable in the field across a variety of materials and manufacturing processes.

Job Duties

Take on small to mid‑sized product development projects to launch, managing scope, timeline, and deliverables.
Create 3D models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
Provide regular project status updates using established timelines and tracking tools.
Ensure components and assemblies comply with applicable standards and internal engineering requirements.
Support prototype builds and facilitate cross‑functional design reviews.
Plan and execute performance and lifecycle testing; analyze data and document results in detailed test reports.
Develop and maintain quality requirements, test and validation plans, and pre‑shipment inspection criteria.
Be involved with third‑party QC and pre‑shipment inspection results; drive corrective improvements.
Disposition nonconforming material and manage corrective actions to closure.
Support development of domestic and international supply chains (primarily Southeast Asia).
Travel to overseas suppliers for pilot builds, quality improvements, schedule adherence, and relationship building.
Communicate effectively—verbally and in writing—with internal stakeholders and international vendors.
Be a part of development, documentation, and implementation of engineering standards.
Assist in maintaining engineering systems and documentation.
Manage multiple projects by prioritizing tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
Support Sourcing, Customer Service, Marketing, and Operations with technical decision‑making and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications and Skills

2+ years of consumer product design experience (preferred).
3D modeling experience.
3D printing and waterjet experience.
Knowledge of mechanical operation of small‑scale transmissions, drivetrains and small engines.
Knowledge in part design and fabrication (machining, welding, metal fabrication such as brake pressing and stamping, plastic molding processes such as injection and thermoforming, etc.).
Basic understanding of electrical systems / wiring.
Knowledge or certification in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other quality management systems (preferred).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar. A 2‑year technical degree with 2+ years of consumer product design experience will also be considered.

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