Product Engineer III

Boutique Recruiting; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit-sharing

Insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Product Engineer III for an established US manufacturer in Bothell, Washington. You will own the full product development cycle—from establishing requirements and creating CAD models to building prototypes, validating designs, and supporting production on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate is a practical, solutions‑driven mechanical engineer with at least five years of experience, proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and capable of collaborating with Sales,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Five+ years of mechanical product engineering experience in manufacturing.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency; strong MS Office skills.
• Knowledge of tolerances, BOM management, prototyping and validation.
• Proven ability to deliver production-ready designs and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and documentation for new products and revisions.
• Manage BOMs, tolerances, specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs and prototypes.
• Lead design reviews for manufacturability and assembly with manufacturing engineering.
• Develop prototypes, conduct validation testing, and support production on the floor.
• Investigate nonconformances and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Creative problem solving

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Product Engineer III

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000 / DOE

An established US manufacturer is seeking a senior-level Product Engineer III to develop new products, improve existing designs, and solve complex engineering challenges within a hands‑on production environment. This role will own the full product development cycle-from establishing requirements and creating CAD models to building prototypes, conducting validation testing and supporting products on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate is a practical, solutions‑driven mechanical engineer who combines strong technical expertise with creativity, clear communication and the willingness to get hands‑on when a design needs to work in the real world.

Product Engineer III Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for new products and product revisions
• Manage bills of materials, tolerances, specifications, and other engineering requirements for assigned products
• Evaluate and process Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders as products evolve or production issues arise
• Translate customer requirements and product concepts into reliable, cost‑effective and manufacturable designs
• Develop prototypes and conduct design validation and process validation testing
• Lead design for manufacturability and design for assembly reviews in partnership with manufacturing engineering
• Resolve design, processing and production challenges with minimal supervision
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to the production floor when components do not fit, tolerance stacks fail, or assembly problems occur
• Investigate nonconformances, scrap and quality escapes connected to product design
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for failures identified in production, testing or the field
• Develop test protocols, conduct testing and document results for pressure, load, material, environmental and cycle requirements
• Support product certification and compliance with applicable AWWA, NSF, ASTM and other industry standards
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing and Quality to balance customer needs, production capabilities and performance requirements
• Review supplier drawings, specifications and technical documentation for outsourced components
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through material substitutions, design simplification and other product improvements
• Manage the phase‑in and phase‑out of product variants, revisions and engineering changes
• Lead assigned engineering projects and define the appropriate technical approach
• Mentor and help supervise engineers or specialized technicians
• Support custom product designs by developing solutions that meet customer expectations while remaining practical for production

Product Engineer III Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• At least five years of mechanical product engineering experience within an industrial production or manufacturing environment
• Advanced experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge across multiple manufacturing disciplines such as rubber, fabrication, forming, coatings, castings, plastics or machining
• Proven experience creating production‑ready mechanical products and resolving complex design challenges
• Strong understanding of tolerances, engineering specifications, BOM management, prototyping, and product validation
• Excellent project management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to develop creative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
• Comfortable using hand tools and power tools in a hands‑on manufacturing environment
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in Bothell, Washington

Benefits

• Annual bonus targeted at 5% of salary
• Quarterly profit‑sharing opportunities
• Employer‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees, with dependent coverage available
• 401(k) plan with a company match of $0.50 per $1 contributed on up to 6% of total pay
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off, with flexibility based on experience
• Paid company holidays
• Flexible scheduling between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Minimal overtime and strong work‑life balance