R&D Engineer - Reel Design & Production

Reflector Entertainment Ltd.; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflector Entertainment Ltd. seeks an R&D Engineer - Reel to design, test, and refine fishing reels from concept through production. You will apply mechanical engineering and CAD skills, partnering across the business to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals.

You will work with cross-functional teams, prototypes, testing, and VAVE initiatives, balancing manufacturability and reliability while delivering solid engineering changes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in product development, mechanical/manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Pro/ENGINEER or similar 3D CAD software proficiency; strong design principles.
• Experience with product testing, prototyping, manufacturing processes, or VAVE preferred.
• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with consumer products, sporting goods, fishing products, reels, or similar mechanical products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and improve fishing reels from concept through production.
• Develop prototypes and conduct tests to validate designs.
• Analyze results and implement design improvements for performance and cost targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and global teams.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

3D CAD

Prototyping

Product Testing

VAVE

Root Cause

Cross-Functional

Cost & Quality

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER

Job description

Reflector Entertainment Ltd. seeks an R&D Engineer - Reel to design, test, and refine fishing reels from concept through production. You will apply mechanical engineering and CAD skills, partnering across the business to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals.

You will work with cross-functional teams, prototypes, testing, and VAVE initiatives, balancing manufacturability and reliability while delivering solid engineering changes and documentation.