Mechanical Product Engineer

Key Responsibilities

This position is fully accountable for designing and developing new products, redesigning existing products, overseeing the prototype delivery and testing of products to verify the form, fit, function and quality. The candidate will work closely with a cross functional team to deliver products on-time, on-spec, and on-budget.

The candidate will assume full responsibility for all engineering documentation, specifications and required data for the assigned projects. To be successful, the candidate must be innovative, creative, comfortable working from a vision, and comfortable working in a fast-pace environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously.

• Direct the design and development of plastic components utilizing advanced manufacturing processes including high and low pressure injection molding (standard, structural foam, gas assist), thermal forming, and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Execute the conversion of two-dimensional industrial designs into three-dimensional plastic component designs, ensuring manufacturability through comprehensive mold flow analysis and shrink rate calculations.
• Develop and design innovative products and tooling solutions that meet customer specifications with precision, employing rigorous engineering methodologies including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), computer-aided design (CAD), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and mathematical analysis.
• Maintain and update mechanical CAD models and technical drawings utilizing SolidWorks/PDM or Creo/Windchill systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global engineering teams to coordinate design initiatives, collect regional product data, and facilitate technical discussions regarding component design optimization.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design reviews, design specifications, wiring diagrams, and detailed technical prints.
• Initiate component creation within the Bosch ERP system (SAP) and manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process as required.
• Assume full responsibility for all engineering documentation, specifications, and required technical data for assigned projects, ensuring on-time, on-specification, and on-budget delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Background

• Bachelor Degree Mechanical Engineering (BSME preferred)
• 3-5 years Mechanical Engineering experience
• Proven design skills, utilizing knowledge of similar product, conceptual layouts, locating components, (FEA analysis where required) and 3-D solid modeling.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) and supporting PDM systems (ex. Windchill)
• Other PC skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan, or similar)
• Proven experience with Bill of Materials, ECO’s, Model shop orders, GD&T, FMEA’s
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and proficient with DfM principles

Desired Competencies

• 2+ years minimum Plastic related design experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
• Experience working with global/international teams also highly desirable.
• Good oral and written communication skills with solid documentation skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects keeping accurate documentation and records
• Ability to work well with challenging individuals and customers
• Creative Problem Solving – proven problem solving ability via design or process
• Demonstrated ability to produce results and meet commitments
• Ability/Desire to work in a fast-paced environment; Works with a sense of urgency
• Not afraid to get their hands dirty - “hands on”