Senior Product Engineer

Elva Talent Ltd; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elva Talent Ltd is partnering with a leading manufacturer to recruit a Senior Product Engineer to lead end-to-end development of safety-critical products for the North American market. You will drive design innovation in a regulated environment and collaborate across global teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, design for manufacture, and rigorous validation, with responsibilities spanning concept through launch and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with safety-critical consumer products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through launch.
• Identify new technologies to enable innovation and growth.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and robust documentation.
• Conduct DFMEA and tolerance analyses to optimize design.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and performance.

Skills

CAD expertise

Communication

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

DFMEA

8D problem solving

Job description

We are partnering with a leading, globally recognised manufacturer within the consumer products sector to identify an experienced Senior Product Engineer. This is a key role focused on developing innovative, safety-critical products for the North American market within a highly regulated industry.

The Role

As a Senior Product Engineer, you will lead the development of next-generation products from concept through to launch. Working within a collaborative R&D environment, you will drive design innovation, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-performance solutions that meet both consumer and business needs.

This position offers the opportunity to influence product strategy, contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions, and work across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development including concept generation, design, prototyping, validation, and launch
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation and market growth
• Ensure all products meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct competitor benchmarking and gap analysis to inform design improvements
• Perform detailed engineering analysis including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacture/assembly
• Develop and manage technical documentation, specifications, and validation plans
• Troubleshoot design and testing issues, implementing effective engineering solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to deliver projects successfully
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and performance

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline); advanced degree desirable
• Significant experience in product design engineering within consumer or regulated industries
• Strong CAD expertise (SolidWorks or similar) with experience in complex assemblies
• In-depth knowledge of plastic injection moulding; additional manufacturing experience beneficial
• Familiarity with testing and validation processes for safety-critical products
• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. DFMEA, 8D, A3)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams