Senior Product Design Specialist - Manufacturing & CAD/CAE

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Product Design Specialist to design and develop complex product components and manufacturing systems using cutting‑edge CAD/CAE tools. You will evaluate materials, manufacturability, performance, cost, and functionality while mentoring peers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and manufacturing teams to drive product development, cost studies, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering design, drafting, manufacturing technology or related field.
• Several years of experience in product design, manufacturing design, or engineering support.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE software and engineering design tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create layouts, detailed drawings, and designs for complex product components and systems.
• Utilize CAD/CAE tools to develop and refine engineering concepts.
• Research manufacturability, material selection, and equipment capabilities to optimize designs.
• Evaluate strength, weight, cost, and performance requirements during design process.
• Identify design issues and recommend improvements for quality and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to support product development goals.
• Assist in preparing cost studies and technical documentation for assigned projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to less experienced team members.

Skills

CAD/CAE proficiency

Analytical skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Product Design Specialist to design and develop complex product components and manufacturing systems using cutting‑edge CAD/CAE tools. You will evaluate materials, manufacturability, performance, cost, and functionality while mentoring peers and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and manufacturing teams to drive product development, cost studies, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with