Product Engineer - Easy to Assemble

Maxi-Cosi; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading juvenile products company is seeking a Product Engineer - Easy to Assemble to design and develop innovative, easy-to-assemble products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of product development experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards. This position offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth while making a difference for families worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product development experience, preferably in assembly furniture.
• Leadership experience in managing engineering projects and teams.
• Experience writing design and product requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and review detailed 3D and 2D drawings.
• Conduct DFMEA and GD&T analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

DFMEA knowledge

Project management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD software

Job description

We are looking for a Product Engineer - Easy to Assemble that will be responsible for designing and developing innovative products that are easy to assemble and meet the highest safety standards.

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well‑known products and strong brands are available in more than 100 countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life and the Product Engineer - Ready to Assemble (RTA) is integral to this mission.

This role is located in Foxboro, MA requiring 4 days a week in the office and remote work on Friday's.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Your mission

The Product Engineer - Ready to Assemble will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure that products are designed for manufacturability, cost‑effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Create and review detailed 3D and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Understand system interactions and failure modes; participate in design reviews.
• Assist in detailed design of components and sub‑assemblies.
• Manage technical specifications and product definitions.
• Conduct DFMEA and GD&T analyses to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Communicate ideas using sketches, CAD, 3D models, and prototypes.
• Perform consumer product testing to validate design concepts and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Gather and analyze Voice of the Customer (VOC) data to create comprehensive product requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including marketing, manufacturing, and quality assurance to drive projects to completion.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Identify and develop new ideas, products, and features to improve customer satisfaction and reduce costs.
• Define and maintain product requirements and verification plans to meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Evaluate and test product prototypes for feasibility, user needs, and regulatory compliance in a regulated industry (ASTM, ISO, BIFMA).
• Aid in the development and maintenance of regulatory and safety warnings and product protocols internally and at third‑party testing labs.
• Business travel as required including internationally.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 5 plus years of product development experience, preferably in developing furniture that needs to be assembled by consumers.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA, GD&T, and product testing.
• Experience with 3D and 2D drawings.
• Leadership experience in managing engineering projects and teams.
• Desirable: wood product design, manufacturing, injection mold plastic, and regulated industry experience (ASTM, ISO, BIFMA).
• Knowledge of related ASTM/ANSI/BFMA standards that pertain to nursery and juvenile consumer products is a plus.
• Experience writing design and product requirements and test methods.
• Excellent problem‑solving and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Dorel Juvenile provides people the invaluable opportunity to make a difference. To work on leading brands together with talented people across the globe, and to keep growing both personally and professionally.

Take the next step in your career and join our quest to improve the parenting journey for millions of families around the world.