Product Engineer

Socket.dev; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Vacation Time and Company paid public/

Job summary

Vandor Innovations in Indiana is seeking a Product Engineer to take concepts from design through production launch, working with prototypes, tooling, and cross-functional teams.

You will design with 3D CAD, develop specs, and help optimize manufacturability and cost while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams on continuous improvement. On-site role, Monday-Friday, first shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks) required.
• Experience with 2D CAD tools (Mastercam, DraftSight) is a plus.
• Interest in plastics injection molding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and improve existing products using 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Take projects from concept through development, testing, validation, and launch.
• Build and evaluate prototypes using CNC, digital cutting, and 3D printing.
• Develop and maintain product specifications, BOMs, and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to drive launches.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

SolidWorks

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Design

Tools

Mastercam

DraftSight

Job description

Description

Are you an engineer who enjoys taking an idea from the drawing board to a finished product? Do you want a role where you can combine product design, CAD, prototyping, testing, and hands-on problem solving?

Vandor Innovations is looking for a Product Engineer to join our team and help develop and improve products from initial concept through production launch.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who doesn’t want to spend every day behind a desk. You’ll work directly with prototypes, manufacturing processes, materials, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to turn concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions.

Schedule: This is an on-site Monday-Friday, 1st Shift Salary-Exempt position. Core business hours are 7:30am-4:30pm.

What You'll Get to Do

• Design new products and improve existing products using 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
• Take projects from initial concept through development, testing, validation, and launch
• Build and evaluate prototypes using technologies such as CNC, digital cutting, and 3D printing
• Get hands-on with prototype construction and product testing
• Develop and maintain product specifications, drawings, Bills of Materials, and engineering documentation
• Partner with equipment, material, tooling, fixture, and prototype suppliers on new developments
• Support Engineering Change Notices and new product launch documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturability, yield, throughput, and cost
• Participate in product improvement and cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines technical ability with creativity and curiosity. You’ll thrive in this position if you enjoy solving problems, managing multiple projects, collaborating with different teams, and turning ideas into tangible results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may also be considered
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience preferred, with exposure to areas such as product design, tooling, equipment, materials, quality, or Lean manufacturing
• Experience with 3D SolidWorks modeling or similar software required
• Mastercam, DraftSight, or other 2D CAD experience is a plus
• Experience with plastic injection molding is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• A self-motivated approach and ability to work independently
• Creativity and a willingness to recommend new solutions and alternatives

Why Choose Us?

This isn’t an engineering role where your designs disappear after they’re submitted.

You’ll have the opportunity to design it, prototype it, test it, improve it, and help bring it into production.

You’ll work closely with the people who manufacture our products and have the opportunity to see firsthand how your engineering decisions impact quality, cost, manufacturability, and performance.

Benefits designed for you!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation Time and Company paid holidays – including your birthday!
• Weekly pay
• Additional benefits and Team Member programs

Ready to Build What's Next?

Bring your creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving mindset to Vandor Innovations and help us take great ideas from concept to reality.

Vandor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.