Senior Product Engineer

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Stable day shift

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to design, develop, and continuously improve products from concept through launch and field support. You will work with international design teams, manufacturing, purchasing, and service to drive innovation and resolve technical challenges.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering in a manufacturing environment, collaboration across disciplines, and mentoring staff while delivering quality, reliable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of product engineering or mechanical design in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience managing ECNs, BOMs, ERP, and document control.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of products from concept through launch.
• Drive continuous improvement and design validation activities.
• Coordinate ECNs with Operations and Purchasing across functions.
• Support service with field issue troubleshooting and repair guidance.
• Update drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation; ensure compliance.

Skills

SolidWorks

ECNs

BOMs

ERP systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Mentoring staff

DFMA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

FEA tools

DFMA

Job description

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday-Friday | Business Hours

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-time

About the Opportunity

The Senior Product Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of products from concept through product launch and field support. Working collaboratively with international engineering design teams, production, purchasing and service, this position drives product innovation, resolves technical challenges, and improves product performance, quality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

Product Design & Development

• Drive the continuous improvement of existing products through design modifications, engineering analysis, and product validation.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams to develop new products and components through:
• Concept development and design
• Design validation

Production testing and implementation

• Support engineering drawing revisions, bill of materials, and technical documentation
• Coordinate engineering activities across functions.
• Partner with Purchasing to develop technical specifications, evaluate suppliers, and support sourcing activities.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production Engineering and Operations to investigate and resolve product quality issues.
• Assist Service with field issue troubleshooting and repair guidance.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) with Operations and Purchasing.
• Update engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Ensure engineering changes are reviewed, communicated, and implemented throughout the organization.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate product quality and reliability issues using structured root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Support facility design and improvement projects including cranes, vehicle lifting systems, and structural modifications.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Production Engineering and Operations on facility-related engineering initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of product engineering or mechanical design experience in a manufacturing environment, servicing of chassis mounted bodies, construction, or AG equipment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
• Experience managing engineering changes (ECNs), bill of materials (BOMs), ERP systems, engineering document control and configuration management.
• Strong mechanical design, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and mentor staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing heavy equipment, mobile machinery, agricultural, construction, or industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Experience with FEA or engineering analysis tools.

Competitive salary | 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits | Paid time off | Hybrid work arrangement | Stable day-shift schedule | Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment | Real opportunities to grow as the company grows