LidWorks is looking to drive product innovation from concept through production release by hiring a Product Development Engineer to lead new product design initiatives, improve existing designs, and manage project timelines.
Requirements
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD design, with SolidWorks experience required.
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, design practices, and product development processes.
- Familiarity with plastic product design standards (e.g., shrinkage, draft angles) and general machining methods is a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical engineering role (plastics or product development experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, from initial concept through production tooling release, including project scheduling, timeline tracking, and progress reporting.
- Translate sales and customer requirements into functional 3D CAD thermoformed product designs, complete with dimensional specifications and performance criteria.
- Design prototype tooling, including machined aluminum forming cavities and matched metal trim tooling, and oversee prototype trials, sample evaluations, and submissions.
- Collaborate with Tooling Engineering and Production teams to ensure designs are optimized for machining, manufacturability, and thermoforming processes.
- Conduct functional and dimensional evaluations of products to determine their impact on final performance for both LidWorks and customer-supplied items.
- Create and maintain product specifications and provide support during production startup.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- The pay benchmark for this position is entirely based on the applicant’s experience.
