Product Engineer

SMP Engineering; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

STO

Job summary

SMP Engineering, Inc. in Glendale, CA is seeking a Product Engineer to drive next-generation machinery from concept through production.

You will own the NPD process, translate ideas into detailed SolidWorks designs, prototype and test, and collaborate with design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to optimize cost and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development (NPD) efforts from ideation to launch.
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and 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.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and continuously improve existing products.

Skills

Product Engineering

Design Engineering

Product Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Product Engineer

SALARY - $38.46-48.08/hr (85-100k a year)

Onsite – Glendale, CA | SMP Engineering, Inc

At SMP Engineering, Inc, we create innovative custom machinery for our client 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 (and a little failure), you’ll fit right in with our philosophy: fail often, fail fast—and build something better every time.

What You’ll Do:

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 new product development (NPD) efforts from ideation to launch.
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and 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.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and continuously improve existing products.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ 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 in industrial machinery manufacturing.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

What SMP Engineering Offers:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, STD insurance, PTO, STO, Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative, self-management work environment.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.