Senior Product Design Engineer

Progressive Staffing LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to join a growing global manufacturing team. The role is full-time, on-site, with a 1st shift and offers a competitive salary.

You will lead end‑to‑end product development, collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams, and develop technical specs using CAD tools. A Bachelor’s in a manufacturing/industrial/mechanical field and 4+ years of factory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with APQP tools: DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organization skills and time management
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end new product development initiatives, from concept and modeling through prototyping, testing, and final production
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, cost‑efficient, and ready for production
• Create comprehensive technical specifications, including material selection, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and assembly requirements
• Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Rhino) to develop 3D product models, technical drawings, and prototypes
• Perform product testing, performance analysis, and validation to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer specifications
• Drive design improvements focused on manufacturability, durability, cost optimization, long‑term performance, and environmental sustainability
• Contribute to APQP and continuous improvement efforts, including PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation when applicable
• Review technical designs and mentor junior engineers
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices in product and manufacturing engineering
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
• Work on several projects at a given time—anywhere from 1-5, depending on complexity
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Skills

End-to-end product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

APQP tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP)

Job description

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Posted On 09/11/2026

Job Information

$85,000 - $125,000 annually depending on experience

Work Experience 4-5 years

Manufacturing

City Buffalo

State/Province New York

Job Description

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER (Permanent)

Our client, a global manufacturing organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a newly created position due to growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end new product development initiatives, from concept and modeling through prototyping, testing, and final production
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, cost‑efficient, and ready for production
• Create comprehensive technical specifications, including material selection, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and assembly requirements
• Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Rhino) to develop 3D product models, technical drawings, and prototypes
• Perform product testing, performance analysis, and validation to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer specifications
• Drive design improvements focused on manufacturability, durability, cost optimization, long‑term performance, and environmental sustainability
• Contribute to APQP and continuous improvement efforts, including PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation when applicable
• Review technical designs and mentor junior engineers
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices in product and manufacturing engineering
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
• Work on several projects at a given time—anywhere from 1-5, depending on complexity
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire, 1 st shift
• 100% in-office
• $85,000 - $125,000 annually depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with APQP tools: DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available