Product Engineer

Senneca Holdings; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays 9 (2026)

Parental Leave

401k with match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Senneca Holdings in Kalamazoo, MI seeks an experienced Product Engineer to lead new product development from concept through prototype, validation and production launch. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Sales to define scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables, applying DFMA, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

The role emphasizes manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness and thorough documentation to meet customer

Qualifications

• Clear, concise technical documentation and procedures.
• Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Inventor/Creo/SolidWorks).
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to production launch.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to define scope, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Apply DFMA, Lean Manufacturing and CI principles to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and specifications.
• Ensure designs meet customer specs, standards and testing criteria.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Inventor

Creo

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Product Engineer at our Kalamazoo, MI facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays in 2026
• Parental Leave

Additional Benefits:

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employee Discount Programs
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits
• Career development and tuition assistance
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Job Summary:

• Serve as a Product Engineer, with a primary focus on leading new product development from concept through prototype, validation, and production launch.
• Report to Director of Engineering and Work cross-functionally with the Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, and other stakeholders to define project scope, build timelines, manage risks, and move development work through key decisions and deliverables.
• Use DFMA, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement principles to ensure new products are practical to manufacture, cost effective, well documented, and aligned with customer and business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Design:

• Partner with the Director of Engineering to design, redesign, and improve products and features that better support operations, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
• Apply DFMA principles to current and future products to improve ease of manufacturing, assembly, quality, and cost.
• Review existing product lines for cost reduction, simplification, and rationalization opportunities.
• Own and maintain accurate design documentation, including CAD drawings, specifications, bills of material, website content, installation instructions, troubleshooting guides, and related technical materials.
• Ensure product designs meet applicable customer specifications, internal standards, regulatory requirements, and defined testing criteria.

Product Development:

• Lead new product development projects from concept through prototype, validation, and production launch.
• Create and maintain project plans, timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional action items for assigned development work.
• Coordinate with Sales, Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and other stakeholders to align project scope, timing, risks, and launch requirements.
• Identify and support new manufacturing technologies that help improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and other company KPIs.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions needed, and next steps clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Required Experience:

• Experience creating clear, simple, and accurate instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, external customers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with 3D parametric design software such as Inventor, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, professional, and error-free work on schedule.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while independently managing assigned priorities.
• Familiarity with engineering design processes, including concept development, physical design, procurement support, testing, failure root cause analysis, and PPAP.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Infor CSI or a similar ERP system.
• DFMA experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills and experience using systematic problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated ability to develop practical, creative, and manufacturable design solutions.

Competencies:

• Paygrade/position competencies, per Competency Map.

Travel Requirements:

• Some travel Required

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements to be finalized based on company standards for this role.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.