Senior Product Engineer

ThreeSixty Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products is seeking a Senior Product Engineer in Irvine, California. This role involves collaborating with designers and overseeing product development from concept to market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in consumer electronics, and will be responsible for ensuring product quality and manufacturability.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Access to on-site gym

In-office collaboration Monday through Thursday

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consumer electronics or related field.
• Expertise in volume manufacturing processes and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate innovative product concepts with designers.
• Lead proof-of-concept development and prototyping.
• Oversee product realization and quality control.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a hands-on engineer, creative problem solver, and innovator who loves to experiment, tinker, and build? Do you thrive on collaborating with designers to bring ideas to life? If so, we want you on our team!

We are seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join our innovation-driven engineering team within the Industrial Design department at MerchSource. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge product development across multiple categories and brands.

As a key individual contributor, you will bring deep technical expertise in mechanical and product design engineering, driving concept development, prototyping, and quality control. You will collaborate closely with industrial designers, as well as marketing teams, product developers, and manufacturing partners to transform ideas into market-ready products.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with award-winning Industrial Designers to develop and validate innovative product concepts.
• Lead proof-of-concept development and prototyping, ensuring feasibility, performance, and manufacturability.
• Oversee product realization and quality control, working closely with internal product development teams and global manufacturing partners.
• Utilize SolidWorks to create complex 3D models, including advanced surfacing techniques.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and material selection principles to optimize product performance.
• Design and develop mechanisms, functional prototypes, and 3D-printed components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, marketing, merchandising, and project management teams.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with international manufacturing partners and provide support for production ramp-up.
• Travel internationally (primarily to Asia) as needed for manufacturing oversight and project coordination.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-motivated approach to challenges.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Junior Mechanical Engineers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Product Design focus preferred).

• 8+ years of professional experience in consumer electronics or a related field.
• Expertise in volume manufacturing processes and material selection.
• Highly proficient in SolidWorks, with a strong command of complex surfacing techniques.
• Experience in mechanism design, prototyping, and plastic injection molding.
• Understanding of electrical engineering to support inside-out product development.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, work independently, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000. This salary is a good faith range for the role at time of posting. The actual compensation package offered will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: experience, education, background, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Access to on-site gym with state-of-the-art equipment, yoga room, and showers.
• In-office collaboration Monday through Thursday and remote flexibility on Fridays.

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A portfolio (attach a presentation or provide a link) showcasing examples of your work

We look forward to seeing how you can contribute to our team!

Who We Are:

https://www.thethreesixtygroup.com/

MerchSource is the core division of ThreeSixty Group —the global organization behind Sharper Image, FAO Schwarz, Vornado, and other consumer brands. Located in a purpose-built research and development campus in Irvine, California, we employ over 120 individuals and are situated in the heart of the developing Southern California tech community. The company also has locations in New York, Dallas, Hong Kong, and China, and we are proud to bring high-quality products to consumers in over 30 countries.

We offer a fast-paced, creative environment, appealing to those who love to collaborate with an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed.

Our team is core to our mission, and our mission is to inspire happiness through brands and products you love. Our vision is to create a better tomorrow through exceptional experiences that redefines what is possible.

MerchSource LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employm practices laws. MerchSource strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, interns, or any other covered persons, on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin including ancestry, ethnicity, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, and transgender status, gender, physical or mental disability, including gender dysphoria and similar gender-related conditions, alienage or citizenship status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, unemployment status, caregiver status, credit history, salary history, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws, with respect to hiring, promotion, discipline, firing, compensation, benefits, or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment.