Prototype Developer

Lginstore; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LG&P in Paramus, NJ seeks a Prototype Developer to transform ideas into retail-ready solutions. This hands-on role builds, tests, and refines prototypes ensuring concepts are functional, manufacturable, and reliable at retail.

You’ll collaborate with designers, engineers, and PMs to validate concepts and bring ideas to life. The position requires reading engineering prints, CAD familiarity, prototyping and testing ability, plus MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints with proper tolerancing.
• Willingness to travel and work outside regular hours as needed.
• Experience with CAD tools and 3D printing is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with production/inspection methods and ADA basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturability, cost, installation ease, and reliability of concepts.
• Identify material conflicts and over/under engineering before release of parts.
• Track and prioritize prototyping requests with software tools.
• Adapt to changing project priorities to support R&D concepts.
• Provide recommendations for prototype revisions and improvements.
• Define setup, fixturing, and tooling to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Read/interprete engineering prints and document tolerances.
• Assist with testing procedures and supporting documentation.
• Create wire diagrams and schematics as needed.
• Collaborate in a team to learn new skills and cross-train.
• Perform tests on displays (electronics) and document results.
• Support validation of KPIs, ENG specs (dimensions, finish, color, BOM).
• Supervise teammates on the project and build stakeholder relationships.
• Address issues proactively and act as a self-starter.
• Program electronic devices to meet third-party guidelines and data needs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies; report activities.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Reading and interpreting prints

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excel/Office proficiency

Prototype/testing experience

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

3D printing

Job description

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Employment Type

On-Site

Full-Time

LOCATION

Paramus, NJ

LG&P is seeking a Prototype Developer to help transform ideas into retail-ready solutions. This hands-on role is central to our design and development process — building, testing, and refining prototypes that ensure concepts are functional, manufacturable, and reliable at retail. You’ll work closely with designers, engineers, and project managers to solve challenges, validate concepts, and bring creative ideas to life.

Required Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering prints and the application of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Travel as required / Perform duties when needed outside of regular working hours.
• Work in both English and Metric units of measure
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with various production / inspection methods.
• Proficient use of common hand tools and stationary wood / metal working equipment unsupervised.
• Working electrical knowledge and safety precautions required for instore displays.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software is a plus
• 3D Printing experience is a plus
• Have knowledge of ADA and accessibility requirements is a plus.
• Bi-lingual (english/spanish) communication is a plus.

KEY Responsibilities

• Assess new concepts for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, ease of installation and reliability in store by collaborating with internal resources.
• Identify material conflicts, over/under engineering prior to release of part drawings.
• Use software to track, check, prioritize the requests of Prototyping.
• Ability to accommodate changes in project priorities with short notice in order to support R&D efforts in the evaluation of new concepts and development of new products
• Create & communicate recommendations for revisions to Prototypes.
• Define and provide the appropriate set-up method, fixturing and tooling required improve quality and reduce costs during assembly.
• Demonstrated ability in reading and interpreting engineering prints and the application of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Help in the creation of testing procedures and supporting documentation.
• Help in the creation of wire diagrams and schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment which emphasizes continuous learning of new skills and cross training
• Perform specific tests on displays (including electronics) as requested with corresponding documentation.
• Assist with the validation of Key Performance Factors / fit, form and function during prototype reviews
• Assist with the validation of ENG specs, i.e. dimensions, finish, color, hardware, BOM contents
• Supervise and lead others working under your care on the project.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders (such as Sales, PM's, Engineers, Electronic, production & Installation teams, vendors, etc.)
• Resolve issues & be a self starter.
• Program electronic devices (training provided) to meet 3rd party guidelines & data collection requirements.
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations (including OSHA) and company policies
• Report to management on activities and issues
• Maintain a safe, organized & clean area of work.

LG&P is a brand and retail marketing agency that works with major retailers and brand manufacturers. Our services range from shopper research, engineering, design, and manufacturing execution.

LG&P is an equal opportunity employer. LGP-EN003