Product Engineer

Michael Page; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

401(k) matching

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Product Development Engineer based in Beachwood, Ohio. This role involves leading new product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, and experience using CAD software like SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities include overseeing project plans, developing designs, and leading cross-functional teams to drive product innovation. The position offers a salary of up to $100k, discretionary bonuses, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Experience with composite or advanced engineered materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple new product development programs from concept to commercialization.
• Create and oversee project plans with key milestones.
• Develop customer product designs using CAD software.
• Drive innovative product solutions and lead project review meetings.
• Identify project risks and manage schedule and costs.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

CAD software

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Mathematical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

The Product Development Engineer leads multiple new product development programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management, and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through all phases of product design, development, and analysis with regular visibility to senior leadership.

Our client is a global manufacturing company specializing in engineered composite materials and custom molded components for industrial, transportation, electrical, and consumer-focused markets. The organization provides integrated manufacturing solutions including product design, material development, compounding, molding, finishing, and quality testing, supporting customers with innovative, high-performance products and value-added engineering services. With multiple manufacturing and support facilities across North America and international operations, the company is recognized for its commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer-focused manufacturing solutions.

Description

• Create and oversee detailed project plans, including identifying key milestones, dependencies, and critical timelines.
• Develop and refine customer product designs using CAD software such as SolidWorks and Creo, including performing structural and flow analysis when required.
• Drive innovative product solutions by building strong relationships with new and existing customers to support business growth and revenue opportunities.
• Lead customer and internal project review meetings to communicate program status, budgets, schedules, and technical progress.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and serve as the primary point of leadership for all project‑related activities.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies while proactively managing schedule, cost, and engineering change impacts.
• Ensure projects meet quality, cost, timing, durability, and performance expectations while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.
• Support the development of optimized product designs aligned with manufacturing capabilities and operational efficiency goals.
• Facilitate problem‑solving efforts and help resolve technical or project‑related challenges across teams.
• Partner with external resources and customers to support concept development, prototyping, and new application opportunities.
• Engage directly with customer engineering, production, and purchasing teams to understand application requirements and strengthen technical partnerships.
• Convert customer needs into innovative engineered solutions through the application of advanced composite technologies.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Previous experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing environment preferred. Working knowledge of CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo.
• Familiarity with mold flow analysis is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a plus.
• Experience working with composite or advanced engineered materials preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels, including production teams, management, and executive leadership.
• Ability to apply mathematical and statistical concepts, including geometry and data analysis, in engineering applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Job Offer

• Salary up to roughly $100k - depending on interview strength & experience
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) matching
• More!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.