Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer

Location: Travel-based / Hybrid (25-50% domestic and international travel)

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing power transmission technology company is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to support the development, qualification, and deployment of next-generation overhead transmission conductor solutions. This highly visible role combines product development, supplier qualification, testing, field support, manufacturing collaboration, and customer-facing technical leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead qualification and development of conductor hardware including dead-ends, splices, clamps, dampers, connectors, and suspension systems
• Partner with hardware manufacturers and global manufacturing suppliers to develop and optimize products
• Establish technical specifications, testing requirements, quality standards, and acceptance criteria
• Coordinate laboratory testing, field trials, product validation, and qualification programs
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Perform supplier assessments, quality audits, and factory acceptance testing
• Support international manufacturing partners with production processes, quality systems, and technical training
• Provide field installation support and technical guidance to utilities and contractors
• Develop technical documentation, installation procedures, and engineering specifications
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, sales, quality, and external partners to ensure successful product deployment

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power transmission, utility infrastructure, mechanical products, or related industries
• Experience developing, qualifying, manufacturing, or supporting engineered products
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Experience with qualification testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations
• Ability to work directly with suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, customers, and field personnel
• Willingness to travel 25-50% domestically and internationally

Preferred Experience

• Overhead transmission conductors, conductor hardware, insulators, or transmission-line systems
• Compression fittings, conductor accessories, mechanical clamps, or utility hardware
• 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor
• Mechanical testing including fatigue, tensile, vibration, or thermal cycling
• Supplier qualification, factory audits, and quality audits
• Aluminum conductors, composite materials, metallurgy, or transmission-line installation practices

Why This Role

• Direct impact on critical electrical infrastructure projects
• High visibility across engineering, manufacturing, and customer organizations
• Significant international exposure and supplier interaction
• Opportunity to influence product strategy and qualification standards
• Hands-on role combining design, testing, manufacturing, and field engineering