Sr Product Design Engineer

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is recruiting on behalf of a manufacturer of temperature sensors, compression seal fittings, and cable and harness assemblies. The Senior Product Design Engineer will design and develop precision products from concept through production release, combining mechanical design, analysis, prototypes, and close collaboration with customers and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on experience in 3D CAD, drawings, GD&T, and design verification, with the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Progressive experience designing mechanical products through production release.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and ECR processes.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, interfaces, and design verification.
• Ability to independently manage technical work and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into product specifications and design concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and design docs.
• Perform engineering calculations, select materials, do tolerance analyses, and assess risk.
• Design components with consideration of temperature, pressure, sealing, interfaces, and manufacturability.
• Develop prototype and validation plans, evaluate results, refine designs for performance.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews and resolve issues with teams and suppliers.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and improve design practices.

Skills

Independent work management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering change control

Design verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

Simulation tools

Job description

Senior Product Design Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a manufacturer of temperature sensors, compression seal fittings, and cable and harness assemblies.

Position Summary

Design and develop precision products and custom engineered assemblies from concept through production release. This hands-on role combines detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis, prototype evaluation, and collaboration with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements and application conditions into product specifications and detailed design concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations, material selection, tolerance analysis, and design risk assessments.
• Design components and assemblies with appropriate consideration of temperature, pressure, sealing, interfaces, and manufacturability as applicable.
• Develop prototype and validation plans, evaluate test results, and refine designs to meet performance requirements.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews and resolve technical issues with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Support new product introduction, engineering changes, and troubleshooting of production or field performance concerns.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and improve design practices and reusable engineering knowledge.

Proposed Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Progressive experience designing mechanical products or precision engineered assemblies through production release.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering change control.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, mechanical interfaces, and design verification.
• Ability to independently manage technical work, document decisions, and collaborate across functions.

Preferred Background

Experience with temperature sensors, compression seals, pressure or vacuum interfaces, and custom industrial products is preferred. Familiarity with simulation tools, design for manufacturability, and customer-facing technical discussions is also valued.