Prototype-Driven Product Design Engineer

MIDWAY PRODUCTS GROUP, INC.; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MIDWAY PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. seeks a Product Design Engineer to design and improve products, direct prototype builds, and collaborate with customers and vendors to resolve design issues. The role involves creating prototypes, planning tests, and ensuring manufacturability with engineering support.

Candidate should have strong CAD/FEA skills, excellent communication, and a mechanical mindset, with automotive experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 10 years automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop designs for customer-driven products.
• Benchmark products from competitors and OEMs not supplied by Midway.
• Assist in design and development of special testing machines.
• Participate in customer prototype builds for evaluation of parts during assembly.
• Plan and direct construction of prototypes to meet requirements.
• Release drawings to prototype sources on time to meet dates.
• Establish test requirements and direct testing of prototypes to verify reliability.
• Redesign products to resolve problems or production difficulties.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering during design projects to ensure manufacturability.
• Propose solutions through designated channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Product Design Manager.

Skills

CAD Design Tools

FEA Applications

Microsoft Office

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Job description

MIDWAY PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. seeks a Product Design Engineer to design and improve products, direct prototype builds, and collaborate with customers and vendors to resolve design issues. The role involves creating prototypes, planning tests, and ensuring manufacturability with engineering support.

Candidate should have strong CAD/FEA skills, excellent communication, and a mechanical mindset, with automotive experience preferred.