Senior Product Engineer - Concept to Production Leader

Vets Hired; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Product Engineer III to lead cross-functional product development from concept to production. You will apply DFM/DFA principles, develop 3D CAD models and BOMs, and validate designs with rigorous testing to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires 7+ years of engineering experience, a solid background in mechanical design, and collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of product or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading products from concept through production.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM/PLM systems.
• Knowledge of metal, plastic, wood materials and structural design.
• Experience with DFM, DFA, Lean Manufacturing and Value Engineering.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with furniture or consumer products and global manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept through production.
• Apply DFM, DFA, and Value Engineering principles.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, BOMs, and product specifications.
• Perform structural analysis, FMEA, material selection, and validation testing.
• Support prototype builds and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and CX teams.
• Support pilot production builds and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Improve engineering documentation, standards, and development processes.
• Research new materials, construction methods, and product innovations.
• Promote AI-driven engineering tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

Vets Hired is seeking a Product Engineer III to lead cross-functional product development from concept to production. You will apply DFM/DFA principles, develop 3D CAD models and BOMs, and validate designs with rigorous testing to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires 7+ years of engineering experience, a solid background in mechanical design, and collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and sustainable