Product Development Engineer – Roof Windows & Skylights

VELUX; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Educational assistance

Disability and AD&D insurance

Job summary

VELUX seeks a Product Development Engineer to create innovative roof window, skylight, and sun tunnel products and improve existing ones to meet customer needs, quality, and cost targets. You will drive the full development process from market research to prototyping, testing, validation, and production in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on product development experience, strong CAD skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and product development experience.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes including wood, glass, metals, and plastics.
• CAD and 3D modeling experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong mechanical engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Creative design approach with ability to communicate through drawings, 3D models, prototypes and presentations.
• Strong planning, organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD tools from concept to production.
• Define requirements with internal teams and market partners; establish scope and plans.
• Perform analyses including tolerance stack-ups, material selection, stress calculations, and basic FEA.
• Develop prototypes and test units; document results and recommendations.
• Support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement with manufacturing and supply chain teams.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs, specs, and documentation ensuring safety, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and environmental considerations.

Skills

CAD & 3D modeling

SolidWorks

Mechanical engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA basics

Job description

VELUX seeks a Product Development Engineer to create innovative roof window, skylight, and sun tunnel products and improve existing ones to meet customer needs, quality, and cost targets. You will drive the full development process from market research to prototyping, testing, validation, and production in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on product development experience, strong CAD skills, and a passion for