Product Engineer

Dynamic Research Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Research Inc. in Torrance, California is looking for a Product Engineer to develop and design innovative products within the automotive testing sector. This role requires ensuring that products meet strict performance, safety, and quality standards while collaborating with various teams to enhance existing products and innovate new solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS degree in Engineering and possesses strong CAD/CAM skills, along with demonstrated experience in product development. Competitive salary and benefits will be offered along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in product development and mechanical design.
• Familiarity with vacuum forming.
• Ability to manage projects and meet development milestones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Design specialized products for the automotive industry.
• Create documentation including User Manuals and Technical Specifications.

Skills

CAD/CAM skills

Project management

Mechanical design

3D printing

CNC mills familiarity

Education

BS or MS degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC mills

Shop equipment

Electronics for microcontrollers

Job description

Product Engineer

Department: Product Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torrance (CA), United States of America

Reporting To: General Manager

Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

About AB Dynamics AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.

Roles Overview

The position is responsible for ensuring that products meet performance, safety and quality standards. Develops and designs new products for the automotive industry testing space.

Core Responsibilities

Product Development

• Follows DRI’s internal Product Development Process, including the safety risk assessment to ensure products are safe for customer use.
• Designs specialized products and equipment for the automotive industry and develops improvements on existing product lines.
• Fabricates prototypes of new products.
• Documents and prepares designs for manufacturing that meets industry standards.
• Develops and executes testing plans for the products to ensure durability, performance, functionality, design, usability, and all other requirements are met.

Product Support

• Technical point of contact with external customers.
• Ensures customers receive quality products that meet their expectations and that customer inquiry issues are addressed promptly.
• Creates and maintains documentation, including User Manuals, Technical Specifications, Assembly Instructions, and troubleshooting guides.

Collaboration

• Works with other engineering staff in defining, designing, and testing products.
• Works with safety, manufacturing, operations, finance, and quality assurance to ensure the final product meets all requirements.

Health, Safety and Workplace Responsibility

• Incorporate safe work practices into daily activities and immediately report near misses, hazards or injuries.
• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required safety training, attend scheduled meetings.
• Use equipment properly, and wear appropriate PPE as required (face covers, ear plugs, gloves etc.).

What are we looking for?

• BS or MS degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering), Product Design, or Product Development.
• Demonstrated experience in product development and mechanical design.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills.
• Ability to manage projects and meet development milestones.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of shop equipment including CNC mills, routers, and lathes.
• Familiarity with vacuum forming.
• Experience with 3D printing.
• Familiarity with electronics and software for microcontrollers such as Arduinos.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Must be able to walk, bend, reach, and lift, if necessary 50 pounds or more. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This is a high‑energy, multi‑faceted position requiring personal initiative and flexibility.

Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours per day.

Competencies

• Problem Solving: Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.
• Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, has good listening skills.
• Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current.
• Organization Skills: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well.
• Technical Skills: Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment, uses technology to increase performance/productivity.

Why join us?

We are part of the FTSE-listed UK company AB Dynamics Group. As an innovative and dynamic company, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and excel. Along with competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits designed to promote your well‑being and work‑life balance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, equal‑opportunity workplace for all employees and applicants. We will consider all qualified applicants consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring.

We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.