Sr. Project Engineer

SkyWater Search Partners; Lakeville (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners seeks an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead new product development and product improvement initiatives for consumer products. You will own products from concept through production and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, leads cross‑functional teams, drives innovations, and supports long‑term growth while applying DFMEA, GD&T, DFM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of product development or project engineering experience in consumer products or durable goods manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading products from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, fluid power, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Creo/Pro-E or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, FMEA, DFM, and product validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Own one or more product categories, supporting new product introductions, sustaining engineering, and VAVE initiatives.
• Drive cross‑functional projects involving engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management.
• Develop product designs with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support ECOs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities for product enhancements.
• Apply engineering tools such as DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM.
• Build strong internal relationships to drive projects and influence stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.

Skills

Product development

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical systems

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

3D CAD

Job description

SkyWater is working with a returning client to help them find an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead new product development and product improvement initiatives for a diverse portfolio of consumer products. This role offers the opportunity to own products from concept through production while partnering with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, improve existing products, and support long‑term growth. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing ideas to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Own one or more product categories, supporting new product introductions, sustaining engineering, and value engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Drive cross‑functional projects involving engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and product management.
• Develop product designs with a focus on performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and continuous improvement efforts.
• Evaluate competitive products and identify opportunities for product enhancements.
• Apply engineering tools such as DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Build strong internal relationships to effectively drive projects and influence key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of product development or project engineering experience within a consumer products or durable goods manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading products from concept through production.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, fluid power, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Creo/Pro‑E or similar 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, FMEA, DFM, and product validation methodologies.
• Excellent project management and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence teams and drive execution.
• Consumer product, outdoor power equipment, or similar product experience is highly preferred.