BearCat Manufacturing is looking for a Product Development Engineer to drive innovation and improvement across their product lines, taking ideas from concept to production.
Requirements
- SolidWorks proficiency (5+ years) with strong parametric modeling and bottoms-up design.
- Skilled with measuring equipment, reverse engineering, and part inspection.
- Knowledge of machining, welding, sheet metal, and general shop practices.
- Ability to design for manufacturability and serviceability with creative problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- SolidWorks surfaces and sheet metal modeling.
- Experience with welding processes, tooling, and fixture design.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new products and improve existing ones.
- Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and process instructions.
- Estimate production costs and optimize designs for manufacturability.
- Lead multiple projects from start to finish, keeping timelines on track.
- Partner with production to solve real-time shop floor challenges.
- Continuously improve product performance, safety, and profitability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and manufacturing.
Other
- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with a strong mechanical background.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with production teams and vendors.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
- Broad understanding of machine structures, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical systems is a plus depending on assignment.
