Product Engineer

Cindavi; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Cindavi in Webster Groves, MO is seeking a Product Engineer to translate concepts into practical mechanical solutions, working with sales, manufacturing, and customers to meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.

This fully onsite role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing, CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), and end-to-end product development. Entry-level to 5 years’ experience welcome; salary $75,000–$130,000 with a 3% quarterly bonus and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with CAD and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical products from initial concepts through detailed design, testing, and commercialization, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Create and refine CAD models and detailed engineering drawings, collaborating with design teams to turn concepts into production‑ready solutions.
• Validate product designs through engineering analysis, laboratory testing, design reviews, and customer feedback.
• Work directly with customers, sales, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to solve technical challenges and coordinate product development activities.
• Improve existing products by identifying opportunities to strengthen reliability, increase manufacturing efficiency, and reduce costs.

Skills

CAD software

Customer-facing

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Your next design could go from a CAD model to a product customers actually use.

We\'re looking for a Product Engineer who enjoys solving mechanical challenges, working directly with customers, and bringing new products to life. From early concepts and design reviews to testing and manufacturing, you\'ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects and see your work make a real impact.

Job Summary

We\'re seeking a Product Engineer to support new product design and development while improving our existing product lines. You\'ll work closely with sales, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and customers to develop practical mechanical solutions that meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.

This is a fully onsite position in Webster Groves, MO, offering hands‑on exposure to manufacturing operations and opportunities to contribute throughout the product development process.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop mechanical products from initial concepts through detailed design, testing, and commercialization, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Create and refine CAD models and detailed engineering drawings, collaborating with design teams to turn concepts into production‑ready solutions.
• Validate product designs through engineering analysis, laboratory testing, design reviews, and customer feedback.
• Work directly with customers, sales, manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to solve technical challenges and coordinate product development activities.
• Improve existing products by identifying opportunities to strengthen reliability, increase manufacturing efficiency, and reduce costs.

What You\'ll Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work comfortably in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD software and detailed engineering drawings, preferably SolidWorks or a comparable platform.
• Strong communication and customer‑facing skills, including the ability to coordinate discussions across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
• An understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes, particularly machining and assembly.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience in hydraulics, flow‑control products, water treatment equipment, automotive components, or related mechanical manufacturing environments is a plus.

Entry‑level engineers are welcome to apply, with 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

We offer a competitive base salary of $75,000-$130,000, depending on qualifications and experience, along with:

• A 3% bonus opportunity, paid quarterly.
• Lump-sum relocation assistance.
• The opportunity to contribute to new product development and work directly with customers and manufacturing teams.