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Senior Product Engineer

Apple Valley, Minnesota💼 Full-time💰 $88,298–$88,298🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Technical and strategic lead for new product initiatives, bridging market insight/ideation with engineering/prototyping to define 'what to build' and 'how to build it'.

Role type

Senior Product Engineer (Mechanical)

Builds

Functional prototypes, 3D models, 2D technical drawings, and new product designs.

Domain

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering / Product Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD development (SolidWorks), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), prototyping, FEA analysis, engineering qualification testing, cost estimation (COGS), ROI modeling, competitive analysis, supply chain management, engineering change order (ECO) processing

Preferred skills

High volume machining experience

Technologies

SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Create robust 3D models and 2D technical drawings incorporating DFM principles; Build, assemble, and iterate on functional prototypes using rapid fabrication methods; Conduct design analysis (FEA) to prove design soundness; Lead Engineering Qualification Testing to ensure product survival in real-world stress; Develop initial Business Cases including COGS estimates and ROI modeling; Evaluate products for quality-related functionality and process design changes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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