Senior Product Engineer - Lead Design & Innovation (Hybrid)

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

On-site training

Profit sharing

Well-being

Job summary

Taco, Inc. in Cranston, RI, seeks a Senior Product Engineer to design, develop, and validate mechanical products. You will build models, prototypes, analyze results, and prepare detailed reports while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet goals.

You will mentor engineers and drive designs from concept to production using CAD tools, with strong emphasis on analytical problem solving and cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in leading design teams and managing projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient in CAD/CAE/FEA tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong capabilities in tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of conducting detailed analysis to address design challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities; capable of presenting complex information clearly and effectively.
• Minimal travel as need to support projects, training or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development and validation of new and existing products, ensuring technical and regulatory standards are met.
• Construct and test models and prototypes, analyze test results, and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
• Write and maintain product specifications and design documentation.
• Perform basic and advanced engineering calculations to support design decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation including design processes, assembly instructions, product specifications, test plans and project findings.
• Ensure products comply with relevant industry and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain expertise in advances in research and science; apply this knowledge to improve products and processes.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, overseeing their work for quality and adherence to standards.
• Coordinate with suppliers and participate in domestic and international visits to support project needs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project leadership

CAD

CAE

FEA

GD&T

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Taco, Inc. in Cranston, RI, seeks a Senior Product Engineer to design, develop, and validate mechanical products. You will build models, prototypes, analyze results, and prepare detailed reports while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet goals.

You will mentor engineers and drive designs from concept to production using CAD tools, with strong emphasis on analytical problem solving and cross-functional influence.