Product Engineer

DEMCO, Inc.; DeForest (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Innovate with real products

Experimentation culture

Support schools and libraries

Rapid prototyping

Job summary

Demco, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer to lead the engineering journey from concept through production in a hands-on NPD environment. You’ll translate ideas into durable, manufacturable classroom products with cross-functional partners.

You’ll own prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles, optimize for cost and sustainability, and ensure compliance with standards while collaborating with design, sourcing, and fabrication teams. Hybrid onsite in DeForest & Madison, WI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Engineering / Design Engineering / Product Development Engineering, ideally in an NPD-focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Experience with furniture design or wood manufacturing is a strong plus.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering side of new product development (NPD) projects from ideation to launch.
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and in-house and external manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and efficiency.
• Drive prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles (fail fast, learn faster).
• Optimize products for cost, durability, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (including BIFMA).
• Troubleshoot production challenges and continuously improve existing products.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Manufacturing awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Product Engineer

At Demco, we create innovative learning environments for libraries and schools across the country, and we’re looking for a Product Engineer to help bring the next generation of ideas to life. If you thrive in NPD (New Product Development), love turning concepts into real-world products, and believe that the best ideas come from iteration, you’ll fit right in with our philosophy: build something better every time.

As a key contributor in our NPD process, you’ll own the engineering journey from concept through production and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where design meets manufacturing.

• Lead and support the engineering side of new product development (NPD) projects from ideation to launch
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and in-house and external manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and efficiency
• Drive prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles (fail fast, learn faster)
• Optimize products for cost, durability, manufacturability, and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (including BIFMA)
• Troubleshoot production challenges and continuously improve existing products

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Engineering / Design Engineering / Product Development Engineering, ideally in an NPD-focused environment
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
• Experience with furniture design or wood manufacturing is a strong plus
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Demco?

At Demco, we don’t just design products, we design solutions that impact learning communities nationwide. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, autonomy, and continuous improvement.

• A collaborative, team-first environment
• Opportunities to innovate and influence real products
• A culture that embraces experimentation
• Work that directly supports schools and libraries
• A dynamic environment that converts ideas to tangible classroom products in a short period of time

If you’re ready to take ideas from concept to classroom and aren’t afraid to learn new skills along the way we’d love to hear from you.

Hybrid role: onsite three days per week – DeForest & Madison, Wisconsin