R & D Design Engineer

The R&D Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, design, validation and continuous improvement of products and engineered solutions from concept through production release.  This role collaborates cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales and customers to deliver technically sound, cost-effective and manufacturable products that meet performance, regulatory and customer requirements.

*The role will be remote with potential to relocate on-site once the research and development center has been opened (expected in 2027).

Key Responsibilities

New Product Design & Development

• Design and develop new products, assemblies and components from concept through commercialization
• Perform engineering analysis including mechanical, thermal, electrical and manufacturability assessments as applicable
• Support prototype development, testing and validation analysis activities
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize product design for cost, quality, reliability and production efficiency
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements and customer specifications
• Maintain project schedules and communicate technical progress to stakeholders and leadership
• Interface with customers and suppliers regarding the technical requirements, design reviews, and project execution

Test and Modelling

• Support with build out of test facilities at new R&D center
• Collaborate with academia to create network for specialized testing and design studies
• Develop standard requirement validation plans to guide product development testing plans

Product Standards and Compliance

• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, specifications and technical documentation
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, process capability and cost reduction
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, DFMEA/PFMEA activities and engineering change management
• Support troubleshooting, product maintenance and corrective actions related to product or manufacturing issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or related Engineering discipline
• 3+ Years Experience in engineering or product development in manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, CATIA, or Siemens NX
• Familiarity with UL, IEC, NEMA, ASTM and applicable industry standards
• Knowledge of GD&T, stacked tolerances and design-for-manufacturing methods
• Experience interpreting engineering blueprints and electrical diagrams
• Experience working on larger project initiatives with high level communication skills
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and stage-gate development processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Capability to travel up to ~10% of the time

Key Candidate Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, drive process improvements, and deliver results across multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills