Senior Product Engineer: From Prototype to Production

Draper; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Flexible work arrangements

Employee clubs

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Product Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype development and low-rate production. You will translate product specifications into production capabilities and work with design teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes DfX, process reliability, and transition from concept to manufacturing. A Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering and 1–7 years in product engineering are required; security clearance is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
• 1–7 years experience in Product Engineering or related.
• Familiarity with DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level process desirable.
• Quality management systems experience (ISO9001 or AS9100) desirable.
• Security clearance (Secret/Top Secret) strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee manufacturing and production processes to set standards.
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction and adapt to changes.

Skills

DfX principles

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Draper in Cambridge, MA seeks a Product Manufacturing Engineer to bridge prototype development and low-rate production. You will translate product specifications into production capabilities and work with design teams and vendors.

The role emphasizes DfX, process reliability, and transition from concept to manufacturing. A Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering and 1–7 years in product engineering are required; security clearance is highly desirable.