Retail Prototype Engineer – Hands-on Builder

LG&P Agency; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LG&P is seeking a Prototype Developer to turn ideas into retail-ready solutions. This hands-on role focuses on building, testing, and refining prototypes to ensure concepts are functional, manufacturable, and reliable at store level.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and project managers to solve challenges, validate concepts, and bring creative ideas to life. The role requires hands-on prototyping skills and strong teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints with tolerancing.
• Willingness to travel and work outside regular hours.
• Work in both English and metric units of measure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with production/inspection methods.
• Proficient use of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Electrical knowledge and safety for in-store displays.
• Basic CAD proficiency.
• 3D printing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ADA/accessibility requirements is a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess new concepts for manufacturability, cost, install ease and reliability in store.
• Identify material conflicts and over/under engineering before part release.
• Use software to track and prioritize prototyping requests.
• Adapt to changing project priorities to support R&D of new concepts.
• Create and communicate recommendations for prototype revisions.
• Define setup methods, fixturing and tooling to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Interpret engineering prints with dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Assist in creating testing procedures and supporting docs.
• Create wire diagrams and schematics as needed.
• Work effectively in a team emphasizing continuous learning and cross-training.
• Conduct tests on displays (including electronics) with documentation.
• Support validation of KPIs and ENG specs (dimensions, finish, color, BOM).
• Lead and supervise others on the project as required.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders (Sales, PMs, Engineers, vendors).
• Resolve issues and be a self-starter. Program electronic devices per guidelines.

Skills

Read engineering prints

Bi-lingual communication

English & metric units

Excel/Office suite

Production/inspection methods

Hand tools & shop equipment

Electrical safety for displays

Basic CAD

3D printing

ADA/accessibility knowledge

Travel readiness

Tools

CAD software (basic)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

LG&P is seeking a Prototype Developer to turn ideas into retail-ready solutions. This hands-on role focuses on building, testing, and refining prototypes to ensure concepts are functional, manufacturable, and reliable at store level.

You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and project managers to solve challenges, validate concepts, and bring creative ideas to life. The role requires hands-on prototyping skills and strong teamwork in a dynamic environment.