Senior Product Design Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in designing and developing electrical products while collaborating cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales teams. Responsibilities include mentorship, product design from concept to production, and ensuring manufacturing feasibility. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of related experience. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience focused on electrical or rotating machinery design.
• Strong understanding of electric motor fundamentals: windings, magnets, laminations, bearings, insulation systems.
• Familiarity with applicable standards (UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, RoHS).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical products from concept through production release.
• Generate and review engineering calculations, CAD models, and specifications.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Autodesk CAD tools

Engineering analysis methods

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Job description

The Senior Product Design Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and sustainment of electrical products. This role is a hands‑on technical contributor responsible for executing product designs, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across existing and new platforms.

The Senior Design Engineer works cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Customers to deliver reliable, cost‑effective electrical product solutions that meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position will also provide mentorship of other engineers and technical staff.

• Design and develop electrical products from concept through production release.
• Generate and review engineering calculations, CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Perform and interpret electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses to optimize motor performance and reliability.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities; analyze results and implement design improvements.
• Assist with product qualification, life testing, and compliance testing.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable, repeatable, and cost‑effective (DFM/DFA).
• Provide engineering support for production issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Participate in value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer applications by reviewing requirements, evaluating feasibility, and assisting with technical solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
• Participate in annual budget discussions and cost reduction projects.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, promoting best practices in design, documentation, and problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on electrical or rotating machinery design.
• Experience with Autodesk CAD tools and engineering analysis methods.
• Working knowledge of electric motor fundamentals: windings, magnets, laminations, bearings, insulation systems.
• Familiarity with applicable standards (UL, IEC, NEMA, CE, RoHS).