Product Engineer I: Design, Prototype & Improve Mechanical Systems

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 10%

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Time off with pay

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer I to design, develop, test, and implement mechanical components for new products and sustaining projects, improving performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.

This role collaborates with Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and Project Management to take concepts from prototype through production. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in related roles, and is proficient with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related mechanical engineering role.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, mechanisms, and component design.
• Experience with plastic injection molding, engineered plastics, and extrusion-based product design.
• Knowledge of design validation methodologies including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, and mechanisms for new product development and sustaining engineering projects.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Conduct root cause investigations, analyze test and production data, and implement corrective actions for product quality and reliability issues.
• Perform design reviews, tolerance stack-up analyses, DFMEA assessments, and design verification testing to ensure product robustness and compliance.
• Prototype, validate, and optimize designs using rapid prototyping techniques, including 3D printing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and Project Management to support product development initiatives and production launches.
• Review and approve first article inspections while ensuring components and assemblies meet engineering specifications.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through design improvements, material optimization, vendor qualification, and manufacturing enhancements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hunter Douglas, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer I to design, develop, test, and implement mechanical components for new products and sustaining projects, improving performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.

This role collaborates with Product Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, and Project Management to take concepts from prototype through production. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in related roles, and is proficient with