Senior Product Design Engineer: NPD, CAD & Manufacturing

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

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.