Product Engineer

Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt / Salaried

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Travel: 5-10%

Salary: DOE

About The Opportunity A privately held manufacturer of security doors, screen doors, and window protection products is seeking a Product Engineer to support product design, development, engineering improvements, and manufacturing initiatives.

The Product Engineer will oversee engineering activities related to new product development, existing product improvements, engineering changes, cost reductions, testing, and product validation. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, manufacturing, global sourcing, sales, and finance to move products from concept through production.

The role involves both product design and manufacturing , with products manufactured domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute short- and long-term engineering schedules covering product design, development, engineering drawings, and change orders.
• Manage multiple simple and complex engineering projects, including new product development, product redesign, engineering changes, cost reduction, and product improvements.
• Modify existing products and develop new product designs.
• Develop and execute testing programs to evaluate and validate prototypes and existing products against engineering specifications and industry standards.
• Evaluate product and process improvements to improve cost effectiveness, quality, performance, reliability, and serviceability.
• Consider manufacturing capabilities, material requirements, product costs, quality standards, and production constraints throughout the development process.
• Create and maintain engineering briefs, product drawings, bills of materials, development timelines, and other project-planning documentation.
• Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, global sourcing, sales, and finance teams to bring new products from concept to market.
• Work with domestic and international teams to test new designs for functionality, quality, and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products, sales potential, margins, and overall product value.
• Ensure engineering projects and departmental objectives are completed accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitive products to identify opportunities for new products and improvements.
• Evaluate existing engineering processes and implement improvements where appropriate.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong engineering fundamentals and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of U.S. standards applicable to doors and windows.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong business awareness and understanding of how engineering decisions impact cost, manufacturing, quality, and customer value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of projects and assignments.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and disciplines.
• Strong hands-on and technical skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with aluminum and/or steel fabrication products strongly preferred.
• Experience with rapid prototyping using 3D printers and various material types.
• Experience with door and/or window product development preferred.
• Hands-on experience creating prototypes in a machine shop environment preferred.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, including assembly modeling and manufacturing drawings within a PDM environment.
• Experience with product development, manufacturing, or mechanical design is highly desirable.

Additional Requirements

• Strong commitment to timely execution and meeting product development deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to work extended hours or workweeks when necessary to meet product timelines and deadlines.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10% as needed.

Compensation & Benefits Salary: DOE

Benefits May Include

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In Person - Mesa, AZ