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Senior Product Design Engineer

Progressive Staffing

Buffalo, New York

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), AutoCAD, Best Practices, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Detail Oriented, Documentation Plan, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Programs, Product Testing, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Prototyping, Requirements Management, Rhino, Safety Compliance, SolidWorks, Sustainability, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Buffalo, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER (Permanent)
Our client, a global manufacturing organization in WNY, is looking to hire a Senior Product Design Engineer to join their growing team.  This is a newly created position due to growth.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end‑to‑end new product development initiatives, from concept and modeling through prototyping, testing, and final production
  • Partner with manufacturing, quality, and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, cost‑efficient, and ready for production
  • Create comprehensive technical specifications, including material selection, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and assembly requirements
  • Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Rhino) to develop 3D product models, technical drawings, and prototypes
  • Perform product testing, performance analysis, and validation to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer specifications
  • Drive design improvements focused on manufacturability, durability, cost optimization, long‑term performance, and environmental sustainability
  • Contribute to APQP and continuous improvement efforts, including PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation when applicable
  • Review technical designs and mentor junior engineers
  • Stay up to date on emerging technologies, materials, and industry best practices in product and manufacturing engineering
  • Work well both independently and in a team environment
  • Work on several projects at a given time—anywhere from 1-5, depending on complexity
  • Other duties as assigned/as necessary


Details:

  • Position is full-time, direct hire, 1st shift
  • 100% in-office
  • $85,000 - $125,000 annually depending on experience
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 4+ years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficient computer skills: CAD, MSOffice (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Experience with APQP tools: DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, etc.
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong organization skills and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated
  • Relocation not available 
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  • All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters



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